2001 BMW K SeriesBmw K Series 2001

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2001 BMW K Series.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2001 BMW K Series?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2001 BMW K Series, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 42059 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
  • SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
  • SB-00-021-07 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%
Known Recall Investigations
  • Fuel line leakage investigation # PE03054

    Bmw is conducting a recall (04v-028).An information request(ir)response was not received. Upon bmws receipt of the ir, and after discussions with odi, bmwdetermined that a recall was necessary. On certain motorcycles, the o-ring contained within the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged.Further, there is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can also result in a small fuel leak.Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps.Also all fuel line quick-disconnect couplings will be inspected.If a leak is detected, the quick-disconnect o-ring will be replaced.If damaged, the coupling will be replaced.Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004.

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20060809

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions a gasoline smell was noticed. Upon the arrival to the contact home, gas was observed to be leaking out of the hose from the gas tank. When the manufacturer was contacted recall # 04v028000 was identified and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the nearest dealership which was located 60 miles away. The vehicle was inoperable therefore the contact expressed it was unfair to be required to pay for towing services to the dealership.

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