1994 BMW R1100 RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 BMW R1100 RS
The 1994 BMW R1100 RS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, SUSPENSION:FRONT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 BMW R1100 RS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 BMW R1100 RS, potentially affecting up to 4,000 vehicles.
Recall 94V233001 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 2,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK.
Consequence: CRACKED HANDLEBARS CAN EVENTUALLY BREAK AFFECTING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBARS AND RELATED ATTACHMENT PARTS.
View full details →Recall 94V233002 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 2,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.
Consequence: IF THE BALL JOINT NUT LOOSENS, STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IMPAIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT NUT AND SECURE IT WITH LOCTITE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 BMW R1100 RS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 BMW R1100 RS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK, WHERE THE METAL IN-TANK FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ACCESS PLATE BOLTS INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. *TR WHILE THE MACHINE'S ENGINE IS RUNNING, THIS LEAKS ALARMING AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ONTO THE ENGINE'S RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD AND ONTO THE RIDER'S RIGHT FOOT, FORMING A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED. IF AN ATTEMPT TO RIDE IS MADE, DRIPPING GASOLINE ON THE HOT CYLINDER HEAD AND HOT EXHAUST PIPE BELOW IT CONTINUES. THE YEAR 1994 WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF MANUFACTURE FOR THIS MODEL. THE MACHINE IN QUESTION IS ENTERING "MIDDLE AGE" IN TERMS OF THE TYPICAL LONGEVITY OF A BMW MOTORCYCLE. THIS SUGGESTS THERE ARE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SIMILARLY AFFECTED MACHINES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED AFTER 1994 THAT ARE ARE LIKELY TO MANIFEST THIS DEFECT SHORTLY.
THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK, WHERE THE METAL IN-TANK FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ACCESS PLATE BOLTS INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. *TR WHILE THE MACHINE'S ENGINE IS RUNNING, THIS LEAKS ALARMING AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ONTO THE ENGINE'S RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD AND ONTO THE RIDER'S RIGHT FOOT, FORMING A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED. IF AN ATTEMPT TO RIDE IS MADE, DRIPPING GASOLINE ON THE HOT CYLINDER HEAD AND HOT EXHAUST PIPE BELOW IT CONTINUES. THE YEAR 1994 WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF MANUFACTURE FOR THIS MODEL. THE MACHINE IN QUESTION IS ENTERING "MIDDLE AGE" IN TERMS OF THE TYPICAL LONGEVITY OF A BMW MOTORCYCLE. THIS SUGGESTS THERE ARE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SIMILARLY AFFECTED MACHINES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED AFTER 1994 THAT ARE ARE LIKELY TO MANIFEST THIS DEFECT SHORTLY.
Safety Rating for the 1994 BMW R1100 RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 BMW R1100 RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 BMW R1100 RS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 BMW R1100 RS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1100 RS
- 1994 BMW R1100 RS (current)
- 1995 BMW R1100 RS — 2 complaints
- 1996 BMW R1100 RS — 3 complaints
- 1998 BMW R1100 RS — 3 complaints
- 1999 BMW R1100 RS — 1 complaint