1994 BMW R1100RSL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 BMW R1100RSL
The 1994 BMW R1100RSL 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 BMW R1100RSL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 BMW R1100RSL, potentially affecting up to 1,275 vehicles.
Recall 97V173000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
| 1,275 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE OWNER'S MANUAL WARNS THE RIDER NOT TO LEAVE THE ENGINE RUNNING UNNECESSARILY WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STATIONARY AND TO RIDE OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING.
Consequence: IF THIS WARNING IS IGNORED AND THE ENGINE IS LEFT RUNNING AT AN INCREASED SPEED ABOVE IDLE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS AT A STANDSTILL WITH THE AIR STREAM REQUIRED FOR COOLING MISSING, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURE WILL RISE CONSIDERABLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A WARNING LABEL FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLE AND AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 BMW R1100RSL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 BMW R1100RSL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
REAR DRIVESHAFT, WHEN HEATED UP OR SUBJECT TO AN INCREASE IN AMBIENT ALTITUDE, CAN SIPHON OUT A QUANTITY OF OIL FROM ITS VENT DUE TO HIGHER RELATIVE PRESSURE INSIDE THE CASE.
Safety Rating for the 1994 BMW R1100RSL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 BMW R1100RSL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 BMW R1100RSL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 BMW R1100RSL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1100RSL
- 1994 BMW R1100RSL (current)
- 1995 BMW R1100RSL — 4 complaints
- 1996 BMW R1100RSL — 8 complaints