1998 BMW R1100 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1998 BMW R1100
The 1998 BMW R1100 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Power Trainclutch Assembly (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Controlcables (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 BMW R1100
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW R1100. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 BMW R1100
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW R1100. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE, COMMON TO THE SINGLE SIDED SWING ARM. REPLACED CROWN BEARING AND SEAL. $610.78. *KB
CLUTCH FAILS WHICH CAUSES MOTORCYCLE TO REMAIN DISENGAGED WHILE CHANGING GEARS. ALSO, GEAR COMES OUT OF SECOND AND INTO THIRD GEAR, BUT CAN NOT GO FORWARD. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY WILL NOT FIX.*AK *YH
WHEN TRAVELING AT CERTAIN SPEED THE MOTORCYCLE WILL ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO IN TURN SAID THAT THIS CONDITION IS NORMAL. *AK *TT
Safety Rating for the 1998 BMW R1100
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 BMW R1100 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 BMW R1100
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 BMW R1100. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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SERVICE MAINTENANCE CHECK LISTS. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 BMW R1100
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1998 BMW R1100.
Investigation SQ98021 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed
Opened:
INCORRECT FUEL HOSE CONNECTION
Other Model Years of the BMW R1100
- 1994 BMW R1100 — 1 complaint
- 1995 BMW R1100 — 4 complaints
- 1996 BMW R1100 — 3 complaints
- 1997 BMW R1100 — 0 complaints
- 1998 BMW R1100 (current)
- 1999 BMW R1100 — 1 complaint
- 2000 BMW R1100 — 3 complaints