1988 BMW R100RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 BMW R100RT
The 1988 BMW R100RT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 BMW R100RT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 BMW R100RT, potentially affecting up to 1,122 vehicles.
Recall 91V107000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,122 vehicles affected
Defect: FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST FUEL TANK OR SPEEDOMETER CABLE RESULTING IN SCUFFING AND SUBSEQUENT WEARING ON BRAKE LINES OUTER SURFACE WHICH COULD CAUSE A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK DUE TO THE DAMAGED LINES IMPAIRS BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: A SPIRAL HOSE TO PROTECT THE BRAKE LINE FROM CONTACT WILL BE INSTALLED, AS WELL AS A HOSE CLAMP AND SUPPORT, SO BRAKE LINE WILL NOT CHANGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 BMW R100RT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 BMW R100RT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER COMING OUT OF A CURVE IN THE ROAD, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHIFTED THEIR WEIGHT BY SITTING UP STRAIGHT, THEN THE DRIVER LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND RAN INTO A FENCE. THE SHIFT IN WEIGHT CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LIFT UP, AND RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
AFTER COMING OUT OF A CURVE IN THE ROAD, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHIFTED THEIR WEIGHT BY SITTING UP STRAIGHT, THEN THE DRIVER LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND RAN INTO A FENCE. THE SHIFT IN WEIGHT CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LIFT UP, AND RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Safety Rating for the 1988 BMW R100RT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 BMW R100RT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 BMW R100RT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 BMW R100RT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R100RT
- 1988 BMW R100RT (current)