Bmw R1100rsl 1996

• Recall 13420 [USA]: If this warning is ignored and the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle while the motorcycle is at a standstill with the air stream required for cooling missing, the exhaust system temperature will rise considerable increasing the risk of a fire.
  Vehicle description: motorcycles. The owner's manual warns the rider not to leave the engine running unnecessarily when the motorcycle is stationary and to ride off immediately after starting.
  owners will be sent a warning label for their motorcycle and an owner's manual insert.
  owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. Owners who do not receive the warning label and owner's manual insert within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall 1997196 [Canada]: Other
  On certain motorcycles, if contrary to the instructions in the owner's manual, the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle (e.G., by operating the choke longer than necessary to obtain a smooth idle) while the vehicle is stationary, it is possible for the temperature of the exhaust system to rise considerably and cause fairing components to catch fire. Correction: a warning label to be installed on affected vehicles and an owner's manual insert with additional warning will be mailed to owners.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

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

Power train failure: the final drive bearings failed at about 29000 miles. The problem was noticed by me during the normal maintenance and fluid changes. There was considerable metal flakes in the final drive fluid, indicative of the initial stage of bearing failure. The bearings were indeed failing and i had the final drive repaired at a bmw repair facility. This has been an ongoing problem with paralever drive bmw motorcycles. *tr

While riding at 10 mph had to make a sudden stop and brakes locked up.*ak the abs was not reset. The driver was trying to stop but both front and rear wheels locked resulting in loss of control of the vehicle. *yh

While accelerating in 3rd gear, transmission pops momentarily out of gear. Sudden loss of acceleration may be dangerious.*ak

The problem is a momentary loss of power tranmission in 3rd gear under acceleration, not a safe condition in traffic. *ak

Transmission kept popping out of gear, sometimes at very inopportune moments. Told it may continue to do this even after dealer 'fixed' problem. *ak

Complaint regarding ignition switch harness recall.*mr the primary owner had the motorcycle serviced for wiring harness per service bulletine #23815. The recall was designed to correct problems with the ignition switch harness where the ignition wires could become damaged and/or disconnected and was considered serious enough that riding the vehicle to a bmw motorcycle dealership for recall repairs was to be avoided if the vehicle exhibited symptoms of the problem. In addition, a sheet metal plate mounted to the front of the frame below the instrument cluster can cause the wiring harness to be stretched too tight, where it passes over the plate, as the handlebars are turned fully to one side, such as when parking the vehicle and locking the steering. Consumer contacted the dealership to get the recall performed. The dealership closed down and consumer feels bmw should cover all expenses for the recall work since it didn't correct the problem. *ph