NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Bmw R1150 R
The 2004 Bmw R1150 R has 1 NHTSA recall and 9 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Bmw dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2004 Bmw R1150 R. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION
NHTSA #04V235000Reported May 19, 2004 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER STUD BOLT WELD CAN FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BREAK.
Safety consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RIDER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRING STRUT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).