Bmw R-1200-rt 2004
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2004 BMW R-1200-RT.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
- MC330423 - POWER TRAIN: Since october 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all k5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (driveshaft) are included. Notice: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affe
- SIB330222 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
- MC000222 - BRAKES (PWS): Bmw motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
- SIB330222 - POWER TRAIN: Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
- SIB610321 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Battery empty despite charger.
- MC610315 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
- MC610821 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When diagnosing fault codes (0x3a13d7, 0x3a13d9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- MC64465398 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
- MC000913 - STRUCTURE: Bmw motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
- MC660118 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
- MC310421 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
- MC64444456 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After updating the auhtority vehicle i-level to k001-18-07-520 using ista software level 4.13.14 the f1-push to talk (ptt) function is deactivated.
- MC61737415 - SUSPENSION: The spring strut coveron the left and the hanfwheel cover on the right come loos very easily when being ridden.
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
- MC64011504 - EQUIPMENT: Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- MC64011504 - EQUIPMENT: Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- MC6192247601 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Shift assist does not function after performing sib 23 001 15 (017) dme software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ista/p version 3.56.0.
- MC62719932 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
- MC62713929 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Seat heating inadequate. The electrical system incorporates functions which serve to protect the battery and may be interpreted as a failure of the seat heating if any of them are active.
- MC2100116 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Bmw motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
- MC62571524_03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: During programming ith ista/p software version3.58.2.001. A programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
- MC2100116 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Bmw motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
- MC64444456 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Loss of f1 push to talk
- MC55813536 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigator v maintains a bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- MC63353852 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY: During the course of the quality analysis carried out by bmw motorrad, it has been determined that for the r 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (sa x222a) oe, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production per
- MC2300117 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY: Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- MC54812349 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT: It is not possible to calibrate the esa suspension strut.
- MC59279648 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Retrofitting the switching assistant pro. The esa coding procedure fails when retrofitting the switching assistant pro.
- MC54812349 - SUSPENSION: Esa spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
- MC61326053 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
- MC61461571 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
- MC60534321 - ENGINE (PWS): The right hand side emgme spoiler locating pin (lug) is not staying in th egrommet of the knee cover. Incorrect assembly sequence causes the locating lip to slip out of the grommet.
- MC6100315 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Bmw motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
- MC63876474 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Various malfunctions in navigator vi gps due to older software which requires update.
- MC63849336 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Faulty data means that the programming of the bms-x at i level k001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty i level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ista 4.08 and ista/p 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
- MC3300317 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER: In november of 2017 bmw motorrad updated the rear drive for the k5x model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected k5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event
- MC64010520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
- MC54075516 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
- 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%
- SB-17927831-02 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). No mod
- TSB-00-006-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Bmw motorcycle: cip 13.2 improves the range which the knock sensor can modify the ignition timing, specifically helpful for police units that operate at very high speeds where detonation can occur under certain extreme riding conditions. Up
- TB-34-008-08 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Bmw mc: there may have been a small quantity of motorcycles that did not receive the set screw that is normally installed in the front brake line fill junctions. Model years unknown. *pe
- SIB-61-001-08 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS: Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12). Model years unknown. *pe
- 00-004-08 (018) - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw motorcycle: complaints relating to knocking noises (engine pinging) and sporadic perceptible flat-spots (especially under sharp acceleration). Models k2x and up to year 2007 onward. *pe updated 1/27/09. *pe
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20060609 |
2004 r1150r motorcycle with only 2400 miles on it. Throttle stuck going into a sharp turn. Handle moved but engine speed did not decrease. I sustained major injuries (back broken in two places and 5 broken ribs) and the bike was totalled. My full face helmet and 13 days in icu saved my life. *jb