Bmw R Series 2004

• Recall 42058 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
  On certain motorcycles, the o-ring in fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged and lead to a fuel leak. There is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can result in a 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 began on april 30, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall RM/2015/005 [UK]: Wheel may detatch
  It is possible that during maintenance work on brake discs and/or wheel changes threaded fasteners might have been over tightened. The over tightening can result in cracks in the wheel flange. In the course of a lengthy service life the cracks can propagate and under worst-case conditions lead to fracture of the bolted join and the wheel separating from the machine. Initially owners will be warned of the concern and when the new components are available the owners will be notified so the components can be replaced.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium wheel flange with a steel flange.

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

• Motorcycle fires investigation # PE07031

  Unlike most motorcycles, where a sight glass is used to determine engine oil level, the subject, air-cooled, motorcycles are built by bmw with a polymer (plastic) sight glass that, in some instances, melts due to high engine/oil temperature.This typically occurs when the motorcycle is operated contrary to bmws owner manual admonition: "warning:do not keep the engine running while the motorcycle is at a standstill -- risk of overheating and fire."each of the alleged fires occurred while the motorcycle was parked and idling.Odi is unaware of any structure fires where a melted sight glass is the root cause.Of the eight known fires, one occurred in 2000, three in 2004 and again in 2005, and one in february, 2007.The subject vehicles do not have an elevated fire-related insurance claims history. Based on the low incidence rate, it appears bmws warning is effective and no defect trend is identified.Further use of agency resources appears unwarranted.This investigations closing does not constitute a nhtsa finding that no safety-related defect exists and we reserve the right to take further action if warranted.
  

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• 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.
  

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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r-series. The contact stated that he smelled fuel being emitted from the vehicle while it was parked in a residential garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the o-ring in the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was then informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The manufacturer was notified but advised the contact that his vin was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 20,000. Updated 12/21/12*lj updated 1/7/2013 *js

While driving on the highway (in a work zone), fuel began spraying from the right side of the motorcycle and the vehicle lost power. After pulling to the shoulder of the road and turning the vehicle off, gasoline continued to leak onto the hot exhaust pipes and vaporized into a cloud of smoke. Fortunately, the leaking fuel did not ignite. The vehicle was towed to an authorized bmw repair facility where it was determined that the "male" side of the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling had cracked. The original part is made out of plastic but the replacement part has been upgraded to metal. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v028000 addresses a similar problem with this same component, however, it does not include all vehicles with the plastic fuel line quick-disconnect coupling. This recall campaign should be expanded to include all vehicles with the plastic fuel line quick-disconnect coupling.

Bmw motorcycle final drive failures. In 2001 i purchased a new bmw r1100rt. Approximately one year into ownership 25k miles the final drive failed while i was riding. I thought the rear wheel was falling off. I was able to get the bike stopped without incident. I was traveling approximately 70 mph. This was a very dangerous situation, not only was the rear wheel leaning to one side the whole rear half of the motorcycle was covered with oil, resulting in non working rear brake and a oil covered tire and wheel. Bike was repaired . Buy the time i made it home from my trip the rear drive was falling apart again. Finally it was repaired again. After that i lost all confidence in that bike, thinking how unsafe the situation was. In 04 i traded the bike in on a new bmw gs1150 adventure. Was on a extensive trip throughout the western united states. Just last week 7/21/10. Heading home. While near sturgis sd. I felt a strange vibration which was getting worse by the second. I exited the freeway at the nearest exit, pulling into a parking lot i got off the bike to find the whole rear half of the motorcycle covered in oil and oil running out of the failed final drive. Once again this a very dangerous situation on a motorcycle. After a few days it was repaired and i made it home ok. Bmw knows there is a design flaw in their final drive design rendering them susceptible to a final drive failure. But they will never admit it. When this happens it creates a very dangerous situation for the rider, as there is usually oil all over the bike, the rear wheel and tire and the rear brakes which render them useless. Something needs to be done to get bmw to admit this very dangerous problem and figure out how to fix it. *tr

Right rear turn signal stem just feel off near the signal light. Plastic just broke after a 175 mile ride to ridgeway colorado. Less than a 32nd off an inch keeping it in place. Had to finish the last 60 miles with out it.*ak