Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 BMW R1150GS

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 24 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V246000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
2,997
Reported to NHTSA
2001-07-31
Owners notified
2001-12-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE CABLE COULD BE TOO SMALL. DUE TO COMPRESSION AND REBOUND OF THE FORK, THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE COULD CONTACT AND CHAFE THE BRAKE LINE.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING CAPABILITY. IF THIS HAPPENED, DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND THE RIDER'S REACTIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND SPEEDOMETER CABLE. THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED IF THE DISTANCE TO THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE IS FOUND TO BE TOO SMALL OR IF IT IS DAMAGED. A NEW PROTECTIVE SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE NEAR THE FRONT FENDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #5.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip616,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft228,200 mi
Electrical system122,419 mi
Fuel system, gasoline12,300 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings18,000 mi
Power train141,034 mi
Power train: driveline135,900 mi
Power train: manual transmission141,034 mi
Seats: motorcycle1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—

The 2001 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has 12 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.