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1995 BMW R 1100 RS recalls & problems

The 1995 BMW R 1100 RS has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seats (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints2filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringNov 22, 1994

Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 94V2330012,000 vehicles

Problem
THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK.
Risk
CRACKED HANDLEBARS CAN EVENTUALLY BREAK AFFECTING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBARS AND RELATED ATTACHMENT PARTS.
SuspensionNov 22, 1994

Front

Recall 94V2330022,000 vehicles

Problem
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.
Risk
IF THE BALL JOINT NUT LOOSENS, STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IMPAIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT NUT AND SECURE IT WITH LOCTITE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
SeatsMotorcycle1000—
Engine and engine coolingEngine1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.