1990 BMW K1Bmw K1 1990

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1990 BMW K1.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMW
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1990 BMW K1?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1990 BMW K1, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 20277 [USA]: The front brake pads can separate partially or completelyfrom the corroded backing plate, resulting in decreased stopping ability and apossible vehicle accident.

  • Recall 1992069 [Canada]: Brakes

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Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

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

  • MC510694 - STRUCTURE: This document is applies to the following categories: body equipment
  • 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%
For a more detailed bulletin page, see the Complaints page
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20020103

Fuel tank developed very large leak and drained completely in less than 2 hours. According to dealer this is not an unusual occurrence for type of bike at 10 years old. Luckly i do not have any ignition sources in garage so no fire resulted. Leak began after placing bike on center stand after moving to clean garage. Full tank of ~5 gallons of fuel was eventually spilled. Tank is all alluminum. Main leak on left side of bike directly above fuel injectors, engine and ignition coils. Smaller leak (paint bubble) on right side of tank at same location. Leak seems to be a result of corrorsion from the inside of the tank out, possiably following weld or fold in metal. If failure occurred in closed garage with ignition sources fire/expolsion could result. If failure occured on road fuel would leak onto rider resulting in serious injury in fire. Bike is completely "stock" and unmodified. No accidents affecting tank in history of ownership, however rear of bike damaged in accident in 1991. Tank currently repaired with "jb weld" and i am researching other repair options.*ak

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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