Recall 01V246000: 2000–2002 BMW R1150GS

Report received

Jul 31, 2001

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

2,997vehicles

Model years

2000–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The distance between the brake line and the speedometer drive cable could be too small. Due to compression and rebound of the fork, the speedometer cable could contact and chafe the brake line.

Possible consequence

Brake fluid leakage could occur, resulting in a loss of front braking capability. If this happened, depending on traffic conditions and the rider's reactions, a crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will measure the distance between the front brake line and speedometer cable. The brake line will be replaced if the distance to the speedometer cable is found to be too small or if it is damaged. A new protective sleeve will be installed in the speedometer cable near the front fender. Owner notification began december 18, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 BMW R1150GS3 complaints
• 2001 BMW R1150GS3 complaints
• 2002 BMW R1150GS21 complaints