2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)
The 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY), potentially affecting up to 1,900 vehicles.
Recall 10V328000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,900 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 RT POLICE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE AUDIBLE SIGNALING DEVICE CAN BREAK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SIGNALING DEVICE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE ROADWAY.
Consequence: SHOULD THE SIGNALING DEVICE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON THE ROADWAYS, IT COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE FOR OTHER DRIVERS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO TETHER CABLES TO THE DEVICE IN ORDER TO SECURE IT TO THE MOTORCYCLE IN THE EVENT THE MOUNTING BRACKET BECOMES LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UPON STARTING MY BIKE BEFORE GOING FOR A RIDE, I NOTICED THAT IT DEVELOPED AN EXTREME FUEL LEAK. IT LITERALLY SPRAYS GASOLINE LIKE A LAWN SPRINKLER. I HAVE CHECKED BLOGS ON THIS MATTER AND HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE VIDEO OF MY BIKE DOING THIS IN CASE YOU NEED IT. THIS IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS.
Safety Rating for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)
- 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) (current)
- 2006 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) — 0 complaints
- 2007 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) — 0 complaints
- 2008 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) — 0 complaints
- 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) — 0 complaints