2001 BMW R1100 S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 BMW R1100 S
The 2001 BMW R1100 S 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 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 BMW R1100 S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 BMW R1100 S, potentially affecting up to 718 vehicles.
Recall 00V318000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 718 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-MOUNTED HANDLEBARS. THE HIGH-MOUNTED HANDLEBARS ARE POSITION ON TOP OF THE UPPER FORK CLAMP AND ARE CLAMPED TO THE TOP OF EACH UPPER FORK TUBE. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A HANDLEBAR TO ROTATE FORWARD.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE RIDING, THE RIDER'S BALANCE COULD BE UPSET AND A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEGREASE THE CLAMPING CONNECTION PARTS, REWORK THE POSITIONING TAB (IF NECESSARY) TO FIT PROPERLY IN THE CORRESPONDING GAP IN THE UPPER FORK CLAMP, AND RESET THE TORQUE OF THE CLAMPING CONNECTIONS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 BMW R1100 S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW R1100 S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED AND THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED AT AN EARLIER DATE AT ABOUT 30K. *KB
Safety Rating for the 2001 BMW R1100 S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 BMW R1100 S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 BMW R1100 S
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 BMW R1100 S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC610102 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
If the connector is badly positioned, the blue cable from the alternator to the charge indicator light can show signs of chafing.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 BMW R1100 S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1100 S
- 1999 BMW R1100 S — 4 complaints
- 2000 BMW R1100 S — 0 complaints
- 2001 BMW R1100 S (current)
- 2004 BMW R1100 S — 2 complaints