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BMW K1200LT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Drum

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #894942

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on .BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM . REAR BRAKES WERE MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND TECHNICIAN URGED CONSUMER NOT TO USE REAR BRAKES UNTIL A REMEDY WAS FOUND. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in CLEAR WATER, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #8009914

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2002.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . DRIVESHAFT FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER COMING TO A STANDSTILL, OIL WAS ALL OVER THE RIM, THE TIRE AND THE BRAKE PADS, THE REAR END WAS SHIMMYING. *SLC .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555AG1Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in ANTIOCH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Seal

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #764433

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2002.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL . READ DRIVE BEARING/SEAL FAILURE, CAUSING GEAR OIL TO COVER REAR TIRE AND BRAKES.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A41Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in BEREA, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #8015997

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2002.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . LEFT SIDE OUTBOARD MIRROR BRAKET FELL OFF. MIRROR BRAKETS WERE POORLY DESIGNED, DESIGN POPPED OUT. WHEN CONSUMER WENT OVER A BUMP IN ROAD, MIRROR POPPED OUT ON THE FREEWAY. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, THERE IS NO WAY TO TIGHTEN MIRROR. *AK *SCC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1055A11ZD. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in HAMSTEAD, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010901. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Suspension

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #769292

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2002.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION . STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR OF MOTORCYCLE AND FELT SOME REAR WHEEL WOOBLE. ROAD WITH THE SYMPTOM FOR ABOUT 15 MILES UNTIL I COULD GET TO A TELEPHONE TO CALL CLOSEST DEALER. DEALER SAID TO RIDE IN. TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AND SYMPTOMS GOT MUCH WORSE. CALLED A TOWING SERVICE AND HAD BIKE TRANSPORTED TO BRATTIN'S BMW IN SAN DIEGO. AFTER INSPECTING REAR WHEEL THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE REAR DRIVE BEARING HAD DISINTEGRATED CAUSE UNKNOWN. REPAIR TOOK APPROX 2 WEEKS DUE TO PARTS. DT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A21Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Clutch Assembly Pedal/linkage

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10028773

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2003.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE . BROKEN THREADED STUD ON SHIFTER LINKAGE BALL ASSY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11203 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A71Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in SANTA FE, NM. Vehicle was purchased on 20030606. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SANTA FE BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 505-474-0066 . DEALER'S CITY: SANTA FE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NM. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 87507 .
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Driveline Differential Unit

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10032995

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2003.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . REAR DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL MAIN BEARING FAILED ON MY BMW 2001 K1200LT MOTORCYCLE CAUSING A WOBBLING REAR WHEEL AND EXCESSIVE NOISE. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CYCLE UNDER CONTROL AND MAKE IT TO THE DEALER.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26705 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A81Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in SOUTH BEND, IN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10048055

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 19, 2003.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK.Mileage was 52000 miles. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10054729

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2001.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . POOR HEADLIGHT -GIVES OUT ABOUT AS MUCH LIGHT AS A CANDLE. *LA.Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in STRUTHERS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: ROMAN CYCLE SHOP . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330-270-2697 . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTINTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44515 .
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Seal

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10123936

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2005.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL . WIFE AND I GOING HOME FROM WEEKEND TRIP WHEN OUR MOTORCYCLE STARTED MAKING A GRINDING SOUND FROM THE REAR WHEEL. AFTER GETTING BIKE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD I NOTICED OIL COVERING WHEEL, BRAKE AND TIRE. HAD BIKE TOWED TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS THE REAR DRIVE BEARING. THEY SAID THAT THEY HAD A FEW OF THEM GO BAD. WITH 37,000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. STILL AT DEALER WAITING REPAIR..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A121. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in TOWANDA, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 20020705. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TWIN CITY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 217-356-0399 . DEALER'S CITY: SAVOY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 61874 .
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Driveline Differential Unit

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10136116

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2005.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . BMW MOTORCYCLE, MODEL K1200LT. RIDING NORMALLY AT 65 MPH ON FREEWAY, OIL LEAKED OUT OF REAR DRIVE UNIT ONTO BRAKES, WHEEL AND TIRE. LOST ALL REAR BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, TIRE SLIPPED SLIGHTLY ON ROAD. PULLED ONTO SHOULDER, STOPPED BY USING FRONT BRAKE ONLY. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHERE REAR DRIVE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. OLD PART IS BEING SHIPPED TO MY OFFICE. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A21Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in CLEVELAND, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010205. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW MOTORCYCLES OF CLEVELAND . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330-562-5200 . DEALER'S CITY: AURORA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44202 .
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BMW K1200LT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10136125

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2005.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS OF REPORTS OF BMW K1200 LT MOTORCYCLES ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE AS WELL AS DIRECTLY TO BMW AND AT THE BMW LT OWNERS WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.BMWLT.NET/UBBTHREADS/SHOWFLAT.PHP?CAT=&BOARD=SURVEYS&NUMBER=17109&PAGE=&VIEW=&SB=&O=&FPART=ALL&VC=1 THE COMMON THREAD IS THAT THE BEARING FAILS, THE SEAL LEAKS DUE TO DEBRIS AND THE REAR END DUMPS IT LUBRICATION OIL ALL OVER THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY, TIRE ETC. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION FOR A MOTORCYCLE!!! ONLY TWO WHEELS TO START WITH!!!! IN LIGHT OF THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V297000 FOR LUBE LEAKAGE ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY OF ANOTHER BMW MOTORCYCLE PLEASE REVIEW ANY/ALL COMPLAINTS ALREADY RECEIVED BY NHTSA AND READ THE TEXT TO SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON AND RECURRING PROBLEM THAT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CLASSIFIED BY THE PEOPLE MAKING THE REPORT. BOTTOM LINE, THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHER BMW MOTORCYCLES OUT THERE, HUNDREDS OF WHICH HAVE (NOT THEORETICALLY) DUMPED REAR END LUBE ALL OVER THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH CONSEQUENCES IDENTICAL TO CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V297000 . OUR GROUP AT THE WEBSITE ABOVE CAN PRODUCE NAMES, DATES, VIN NUMBERS ETC. TO BACK UP THIS CLAIM. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION. I CONSIDER THIS FORMAL NOTIFICATION TO NHTSA OF THE SEVERITY OF THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU. STEPHEN M. WHITE LEWISVILLE, TX. *NM.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):MANY1PLE9M1. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in LEWISVILLE, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20000916. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10151127

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 25, 2006.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . VIBRATION IN FOOTPEGS AND RUMBLING NOISE FROM REAR DRIVE UNIT. CROWN WHEEL BEARING FAILED. CAUGHT IN TIME BEFORE SERIOUS DAMAGE WAS DONE. THIS BEARING IS THE MAIN SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR THE REAR WHEEL ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. PARTS FROM DAMAGED BEARING HAVE TAKEN OUT OIL SEAL WHICH LEADS TO REAR BRAKE AND WHEEL BEING COVERED IN GEAR LUBE. BROKEN BEARING COULD LEAD TO LOCK UP OF REAR WHEEL. GEAR LUBE ON THE REAR BRAKE DISC WOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING. GEAR LUBE ON REAR WHEEL WOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF TRACTION. ALL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITH SUBSEQUENT PROPERTY AND BODILY DAMAGE. BEARING AND SEAL WHERE REPLACED. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63781 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555AX1Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in MELBOURNE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20020831. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Suspension

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10151127

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 25, 2006.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION . VIBRATION IN FOOTPEGS AND RUMBLING NOISE FROM REAR DRIVE UNIT. CROWN WHEEL BEARING FAILED. CAUGHT IN TIME BEFORE SERIOUS DAMAGE WAS DONE. THIS BEARING IS THE MAIN SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR THE REAR WHEEL ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. PARTS FROM DAMAGED BEARING HAVE TAKEN OUT OIL SEAL WHICH LEADS TO REAR BRAKE AND WHEEL BEING COVERED IN GEAR LUBE. BROKEN BEARING COULD LEAD TO LOCK UP OF REAR WHEEL. GEAR LUBE ON THE REAR BRAKE DISC WOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING. GEAR LUBE ON REAR WHEEL WOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF TRACTION. ALL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITH SUBSEQUENT PROPERTY AND BODILY DAMAGE. BEARING AND SEAL WHERE REPLACED. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63781 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555AX1Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in MELBOURNE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20020831. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10174160

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2006.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FUEL LINE FITTING QUICK DISCONNECT CAME LOOSE CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL ON THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED TWICE. BOTH TIMES THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FITTING HIMSELF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED. .Mileage was 44039 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A71Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in TITUSVILLE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030224. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: PRIVATE PARTY .
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BMW K1200LT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10191257

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2007.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . BRAKE HOSE RUPTURED CAUSING FRONT BRAKES TO FAIL AND FLUID TO LEAK ON TIRE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47195 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A71Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in TITUSVILLE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20040209. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Suspension Rear

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10193709

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2007.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . FAILURE OF REAR DRIVE BEARING ON K1200LT BMW. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28750 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A61Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in MORRIS, AL. Vehicle was purchased on 20070615. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Driveline Differential Unit

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10195101

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2006.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . I OWN A 2001 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. I MAINTAIN IT VERY WELL AND CHANGE LUBRICANTS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. MY WIFE AND I WERE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE NOT FAR FROM OUR HOME WHEN WE FELT A ROUGHNESS AND VIBRATION THAT WORSENED AND WORSENED. HEARING THAT THESE BIKES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR A FAILED BEARING IN THE REAR DRIVE, I STOPPED TO CHECK IT AND THERE WAS GEAR OIL ALL OVER THE REAR WHEEL. EVEN MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE GEAR OIL SPILLING ONTO THE TIRE WAS THE FACT THAT IT RAN DOWN ONTO THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER! THANKFULLY, WE WERE CLOSE TO HOME, SO WE "LIMPED" HOME VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE THE TOTAL FAILURE HAPPENED. NUMBERS OF OWNERS ARE REPORTING THIS SAME FAILURE WHERE THE GEAR OIL IS SPILLING FROM THE REAR DRIVE ONTO THE TIRE AND BRAKES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47314 miles. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in CORNELIUS, NC. Vehicle was purchased on 20050823. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10201220

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2004.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . COMPONENT FAILURE, HYDRAULIC BRAKES: ANTILOCK FINAL DRIVE FAILURE BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A31Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in WAYNE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Driveline

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10247463

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2008.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE . BMW MOTORCYCLE K1200LT FINAL DRIVE FAILED 300 MILES FROM HOME. HAD TO RENT A CAR TO GET HOME AND THEN BACK AGAIN TO PICK MOTORCYCLE UP. OUT OF POCKET COST OF REPAIRS AND TRANSPORTATION $700. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30775 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A61Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in TRACY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10250905

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2008.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . I NOTICED MY BIKE TIRES SEEMED TO BE OUT OF BALANCE, A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. I HAD THE TIRES CHECKED AND ENDED UP REPLACING THEM. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO MOVE TO THE REAR OF THE BIKE AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES, WITH A VIBRATION IN THE FOOTPEGS AND WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP IT FELT AS IF THE REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. I CHECKED THE SUSPENSION AND SET IT TO THE PROPER PRELOAD ON THE REAR SHOCK BUT THE VIBRATION PERSISTED. I SEARCHED ON THE WEB AND FOUND WHERE OTHER BMW MOTORCYCLE RIDERS WITH SHAFT DRIVE HAD EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS WHEN THEIR REAR DRIVE BEARING WENT OUT. I HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A REAR DRIVE FAILURE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A71Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in TITUSVILLE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10324890

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2001.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF REAR BEARING ON 2001 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. REAR BEARING OIL SEAL ALSO FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAKAGE ONTO TIRES AND BRAKING SURFACES. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER FAILURE, BEFORE OIL IMPAIRED BRAKING ABILITIES. BEARING AND HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED. *TR.Mileage was 91500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555AX1Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10341253

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Apr 21, 2010.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK ON A 2001 BMW. *TR.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A11Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in BUFORD, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Driveline Differential Unit

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10439549

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 2011.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . 2001 BMW K1200LT. REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION INTO BMW MOTORCYCLE FINAL DRIVE FAILURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A SAFE STOP, HE DISCOVERED THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT WORK, WHICH FORCED HIM TO USE THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY, WHICH EXTENDED HIS STOPPING DISTANCE. HE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE BIKE TO A SAFE STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, HE REALIZED THE REAR BRAKES FAILED BECAUSE THEY WERE SATURATED IN GEAR OIL, THAT LEAKED FROM THE FINAL DRIVE UNIT AFTER THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING SEAL FAILED. THE FINAL GEAR CROWN GEAR BEARING FAILED, CAUSING METAL PARTS TO BE CRUSHED BETWEEN THE SPINNING GEARS, TEARING THE SEAL AND ALLOWING THE OIL TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE SECOND TIME THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING FAILED ON HIS BIKE. *JB UPDATED 12/13/11*JB UPDATED 01/05/12.*JB ...UPDATED 01/31/12 *BF UPDATED 02/03/12.Mileage was 59310 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A31Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in EDMONDS, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10439549

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 2011.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 2001 BMW K1200LT. REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION INTO BMW MOTORCYCLE FINAL DRIVE FAILURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A SAFE STOP, HE DISCOVERED THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT WORK, WHICH FORCED HIM TO USE THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY, WHICH EXTENDED HIS STOPPING DISTANCE. HE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE BIKE TO A SAFE STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, HE REALIZED THE REAR BRAKES FAILED BECAUSE THEY WERE SATURATED IN GEAR OIL, THAT LEAKED FROM THE FINAL DRIVE UNIT AFTER THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING SEAL FAILED. THE FINAL GEAR CROWN GEAR BEARING FAILED, CAUSING METAL PARTS TO BE CRUSHED BETWEEN THE SPINNING GEARS, TEARING THE SEAL AND ALLOWING THE OIL TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE SECOND TIME THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING FAILED ON HIS BIKE. *JB UPDATED 12/13/11*JB UPDATED 01/05/12.*JB ...UPDATED 01/31/12 *BF UPDATED 02/03/12.Mileage was 59310 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A31Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in EDMONDS, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW K1200LT Wheels

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10439549

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 2011.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . 2001 BMW K1200LT. REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION INTO BMW MOTORCYCLE FINAL DRIVE FAILURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A SAFE STOP, HE DISCOVERED THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT WORK, WHICH FORCED HIM TO USE THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY, WHICH EXTENDED HIS STOPPING DISTANCE. HE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE BIKE TO A SAFE STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, HE REALIZED THE REAR BRAKES FAILED BECAUSE THEY WERE SATURATED IN GEAR OIL, THAT LEAKED FROM THE FINAL DRIVE UNIT AFTER THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING SEAL FAILED. THE FINAL GEAR CROWN GEAR BEARING FAILED, CAUSING METAL PARTS TO BE CRUSHED BETWEEN THE SPINNING GEARS, TEARING THE SEAL AND ALLOWING THE OIL TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE SECOND TIME THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING FAILED ON HIS BIKE. *JB UPDATED 12/13/11*JB UPDATED 01/05/12.*JB ...UPDATED 01/31/12 *BF UPDATED 02/03/12.Mileage was 59310 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A31Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in EDMONDS, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW K1200LT Power Train

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10446610

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 2010.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND > CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. GEAR OIL LEAKED. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED 850 MILES FROM HOME AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. *KB.Mileage was 87000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A31Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in WEST BEND, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW K1200LT Power Train Driveline Differential Unit

BMW K1200LT 2001 Safety Review #10451469

BMW K1200LT 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2009.BMW K1200LT 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW K1200 LT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE FELT A SLIGHT VIBRATION. AFTER PULLING OVER HER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK ON THE REAR TIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE BEARINGS HAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE SEAL TO FRACTURE, CAUSING THE LEAK. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BEARINGS AND THE SEAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,151. UPDATED 04/10/12*LJ THE DIFFERENTIAL BEARING AND SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/16/12.Mileage was 45151 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10555A51Z. Bmw K1200lt 2001 problem was reported in POST FALLS, ID. Vehicle was purchased on 20090220. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw K1200lt 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BEAUDRY MOTORSPORTS . DEALER'S CITY: HAUSER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: ID. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 83854 .
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