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Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007117976 BMW K1200LT 2002 Bmw k1200lt-c motorcycle: heard some grinding from final drive, then felt the vibration and about 10 miles later the rear wheel was wobbling
004117503 BMW K1200LT 2001 COMPONENT FAILURE, HYDRAULIC BRAKES: ANTILOCK FINAL DRIVE FAILURE BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE
007113720 BMW K1200LT 1999 FINAL DRIVE FAILURE ON BMW K1200LT 1999 MODEL. 37,000 MILES. *JB
007111002 BMW K1200LT 2002 I had the final drive bearings and seals malfuntioned on the bmw k1200lt motorcycle. the motorcycle was repaired at ginas bmw in iowa city, ia. *ak
006110482 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
007109221 BMW K1200LT 2001 FAILURE OF REAR DRIVE BEARING ON K1200LT BMW. *AK
007106391 BMW K1200LT 2001 BRAKE HOSE RUPTURED CAUSING FRONT BRAKES TO FAIL AND FLUID TO LEAK ON TIRE. *TR
006089540 BMW K1200LT 2002 REAR WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE (CROWN BEARING FAILURE). *NM
006086265 BMW K1200LT 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the fuel line fitting quick disconnect came loose causing fuel to spill on the vehicle. this
006078239 BMW K1200LT 2003 2003 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE FINAL DRIVE BEARING FAILURE. *JB
006077881 BMW K1200LT 2002 The vehicle in question is a bmw k1200lt motorcycle. this bike uses two quick-disconnect couplings in the fuel lines near the fuel tank. these
006077407 BMW K1200LT 2003 Bmw 0703 k1200ltc motorcycle rear end failed at less than 19,000 miles creating a hazard to my safety. however by hearing the gear noise in time i
006077406 BMW K1200LT 2003 Bmw 0703 k1200ltc motorcycle rear end failed at less than 19,000 miles creating a hazard to my safety. however by hearing the gear noise in time i
006073673 BMW K1200LT 2000 I purchased my k1200lt last monday (24 july 2006) from a resident in ohio. drove the bike home to georgia. i felt a slight vibration over the last 100
006071007 BMW K1200LT 2000 First indication of failure was massive leaking of oil on rear wheel and tire, causing instability and reduced braking power. stopped at gas station
006069936 BMW K1200LT 1999 Two bearings in the rear end assembly of my 1999 bmw k1200ltc failed and needed to be replaced at 37k. the dealership in seattle that repaired the
006069825 BMW K1200LT 2000 REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILURE TWICE NOW. 2000 BMW K1200LT REPORTING SECOND INCIDENT BELOW. *JB
006066919 BMW K1200LT 2003 I am the owner of a 2003 bmw k1200lte motorcycle that just experienced a massive fuel leak under pressure due to a cracked plastic quick disconnect
006064197 BMW K1200LT 1999 FINAL DRIVE ON MY 1999 BMW K1200LT FAILED AT 52,000 MILES. PARTS AND LABOR ARE OVER $1400. *NM
006062079 BMW K1200LT 2000 Rear drive failed on 2000 bmw motorcycle. oil on rear brake and tire. temporary loss of control. due to rear wheel sliding and no rear breaking. rear
006057219 BMW K1200LT 2001 Vibration in footpegs and rumbling noise from rear drive unit. crown wheel bearing failed. caught in time before serious damage was done. this
006057218 BMW K1200LT 2001 Vibration in footpegs and rumbling noise from rear drive unit. crown wheel bearing failed. caught in time before serious damage was done. this
005057176 BMW K1200LT 2002 Sudden final drive failure on motorcycle @ 14079 miles no warning i was fortunate as i slowed for a toll booth, suddenly rear of the motorcycle
006056256 BMW K1200LT 2003 REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILED. *NM
999042029 BMW K1200LT 1999 Rear end final drive failed on my '99 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. there was no real warning other than a severe grinding noise. i was able to ride home
005039344 BMW K1200LT 2000 (1) we were in a very desolate section of southern idaho, with no cell phone service, when our rear drive failed on our motorcycle. we had been
005038167 BMW K1200LT 1999 Riding on residential street approx. 25-30 mph. no warning or indication of failure, prior to incident. rubbing sound followed by a wobble. rear abs
005038162 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
005038152 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
005037869 BMW K1200LT 2002 The first 100 miles leading to the failure, there was a winding noise that sound like it's going over the grooved pavement. the last 50 miles felt
005037032 BMW K1200LT 1999 Dt: the rear differential unit went out on the motorcycle. gear oil leaked out all over the rear tire. the motorcycle was being driven home from the
005033890 BMW K1200LT 2002 Vibration similar to a rough tire. worsened within a few miles, mechanical noise, brake dragging and real wheel hopping. no oil leaks. wheel bearing
005022626 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
004016399 BMW K1200LT 2002 I noticed leaking oil coming from the approximate center of my vehicle. i took my vehicle to the dealership for inspection. i was informed that the
005016398 BMW K1200LT 2002 I was driving a 2002 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. i has spent the day driving around town, locally at average city speeds & in average traffic. while
005011594 BMW K1200LT 2000 I discovered a broken ball pin in the gear shift linkage of my 2000 bmw k1200lt motorcycle which i had purchased used from the bmw of daytona
004303925 BMW K1200LT 2003 FAILED SHIFTER ON MOTORCYCLE. *NM
004298328 BMW K1200LT 2000 I felt a vibration and then the i felt a wobble at the rear wheel the rear drive bearing on my 2000 bmw k1200lt motorcycle at 14500 miles the bike
004297980 BMW K1200LT 2000 (1) no problems until approximately 20 miles from final failure began hearing a slightly different tone to the noise of the motorcycle. if you were
004297901 BMW K1200LT 2002 Bmw motorcycle final drive failure -- oil leakage onto rear tire resulting in tire sliding and potential for sudden crash (rider sufficiently skilled
004295350 BMW K1200LT 1999 (1) 110 miles before failure, noticed a growling sound. rode this motorcycle with a passenger toward dealer 100 miles at 50 mph, then 10 miles at 40
004295115 BMW K1200LT 2000 (1) stopped for day of travelling (about 500 miles) (2) rear drive bearing failure, noticed rear bearing seal leak. had to be towed over 400 miles
004291557 BMW K1200LT 2002 WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON A EIGHT HOUR DRIVE THE MUFFLER BURNED A HOLE IN THE SADDLE BAGS. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *TC
004285570 BMW K1200LT 2000 I have a 2000 bmw k1200ltc motorcycle. while riding yesterday, a loud grinding noise was noticed and caused the rear of the bike to wobble. i
004281434 BMW K1200LT 2000 MOTORCYCLE'S REAR DRIVE FAILED CAUSING THE SEAL TO FAIL AND CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. *AK
004262737 BMW K1200LT 2000 THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING ON MY MOTORCYCLE SHREDDED, RESULTING IN A WOBBLING BACK WHEEL.*AK
001262667 BMW K1200LT 1999 The rear drive assembly on my bmw k1200lt motorcycle started vibrating and making grinding noises. it then dumped drive oil all over the rear wheel
004262664 BMW K1200LT 2002 The rear drive assembly on my bmw k1200lt motorcycle started vibrating and making grinding noises , causing the rear of the bike to become unstable.
003262662 BMW K1200LT 2002 Rear drive assembly on my bmw k1200lt motorcycle started leaking fluid onto the rear wheel & tire. this could easily have caused a rear wheel
001256036 BMW K1200LT 2001 POOR HEADLIGHT -GIVES OUT ABOUT AS MUCH LIGHT AS A CANDLE. *LA
003247597 BMW K1200LT 2001 WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
003244792 BMW K1200LT 1999 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE REAR DRIVE FAILURE. REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
003244791 BMW K1200LT 1999 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE REAR DRIVE FAILURE. REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
003238172 BMW K1200LT 2000 FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARING ON BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE CAUSING UNSAFE HANDLING DUE TO REAR WHEEL NOT BEING SUPPORTED
003235942 BMW K1200LT 2002 REAR DRIVE FAILURE ON BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. *JB
003235817 BMW K1200LT 1999 BEARING FAILURE IN REAR DRIVE ASSEMBLY OF 1999 BMW K1200LTC MOTORCYCLE
003235765 BMW K1200LT 1999 Failure of a rear end bearing and oil seal on my 1999 bmw k1200lti motorcycle. this failure caused an oil spill and a serious potential and dangerous
003233690 BMW K1200LT 1999 BMW K1200LT REAR DRIVE FAILURE. 32000 MILES REAR CROWN BEARING FAILED ON EXTENDED TRIP.*AK
002233655 BMW K1200LT 2000 Rear differential failures on bmw k1200lt motorcycles. i had a rear drive seal fail causing excess oil on rear rim of motorcycle. the seals are
003233553 BMW K1200LT 2000 The rear drive on my bmw k1200lt failed after only 18,200 miles of service. there have been many failures reported in the www.bmwlt.net website and
003230554 BMW K1200LT 1999 Rear drive failed on bmw k1200lt motorcycle. bearing in rear drive of shaft drive motorcycle has failed causing grinding noise, making vehicle
003230382 BMW K1200LT 2002 The rear drive unit on my 2002 bmw k1200lt motorcycle failed. the initial diagnosis is that the crown bearing failed. there was little warning this
001230195 BMW K1200LT 1999 Rear drive failure, k1200lt bmw motorcycle. the rear drive on the motorcycle failed, causing the motorcycle to be inoperable. the bearing collapsed
003227212 BMW K1200LT 1999 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE - FINAL DRIVE WENT OUT. THE FINAL DRIVE STARTING MAKING NOISE THEN DUMPED ALL FLUID ONTO THE REAR BRAKE AND TIRE. *AK
003222696 BMW K1200LT 2002 This complaint is about a bmw k1200lts: it is top heavy and will get away from the operator and roll over (standing still or during a very slow
001222272 BMW K1200LT 1999 SUFFERED A REAR DRIVE ASSY FAILURE ON A 1999 BMW K1200LT-C, BETWEEN 14-16K MILES. *AK
001222268 BMW K1200LT 2000 The shift linkage on my 2000 bmw k1200ltc broke while i was riding the bike arouind town. i was in the process of upshifting from 3rd to 4th gear
002222211 BMW K1200LT 1999 REAR DRIVE FAILURE ON 1999 BMWK1200LT MOTORCYCLE
003222173 BMW K1200LT 2000 BROKEN GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE WHILE ON INTERSTATE.*AK
003222095 BMW K1200LT 2003 Note- actual model not available in your database. model is: 2003 bmw k1200lt custom motorcycle shift linkage failed causing inability to shift
002221772 BMW K1200LT 1999 READR END AND DRIVESHAFT FAILURE ON 1999 BMW K1200 LT ICON MOTORCYCLE. VIN WB10555A1XZD70170
002215927 BMW K1200LT 1999 REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILURE. *TT
003211407 BMW K1200LT 2000 Final drive failure on 2000 model bmw k1200lt motorcycle failed at 27,000 miles. apparent bearing failure. stopped riding when final drive noise
001203765 BMW K1200LT 1999 Rear drive failure causes oil to leaked onto rear tires of motorcycle at speed. *ts jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to
002192962 BMW K1200LT 2000 REAR END BEARING WORN OUT ON MY BMW K1200LT @ 38,632 MILES
001174635 BMW K1200LT 1999 REAR DRIVE FAILED AT 65-70 MPH, MILEAGE WAS 27500.*JB
002174535 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
0000154641 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
002102113 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
002096818 BMW K1200LT 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
002096225 BMW K1200LT 2001 READ DRIVE BEARING/SEAL FAILURE, CAUSING GEAR OIL TO COVER REAR TIRE AND BRAKES.*AK
001094281 BMW K1200LT 1999 FINAL DRIVE CROWN GEAR BEARING DEFECTIVE.*AK
000094271 BMW K1200LT 2000 Hello. i purchased my bmw motorcycle new on 5/3/00 from bmw-ducatic of charlotte, nc . the rear end differential completely failed while enroute to
0000094165 BMW K1200LT 1999 I bought motorcycle used just recently from a private owner. when temperatures started reaching up to 90 degrees and above, the throttle became very
000027899 BMW K1200LT 2000 THE VALVE STEM HAD COME OUT OF THE FRONT WHEEL. *SCC
999078207 BMW K1200LT 1999 K1200LT QUERY: IF A MOTORCYCLE HAS POWERED OR MOTORIZED REVERSE GEAR, SHOULD IT NOT BE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY A BACKUP LIGHT FOR SAFETY? *AK
003231598 BMW K1200LT 2000 REAR DRIVE TRAIN FAILURE ON MY BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. BEARNGS DISINTEGRATED.*AK
003231113 BMW K1200LT 2000 REAR DRIVE TRAIN FAILURE ON MY BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. BEARNGS DISINTEGRATED.*AK
003230866 BMW K1200LT 2002 The shift linkage on my 2002 bmw k1200lt motorcycle broke while i was riding resulting in my not being able to shift gears. i entered k1200rs in your
003230850 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
001230680 BMW K1200LT 1999 Rear drive failure, k1200lt bmw motorcycle. the rear drive on the motorcycle failed, causing the motorcycle to be inoperable. the bearing collapsed
003230576 BMW K1200LT 1999 1999 BMW K1200LTI REAR DRIVE FAILURE. *AK
003228756 BMW K1200LT 2003 The shift linkage broke on my 2003 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. please note that model is k1200lt - your drop down menu below does not include this
003228271 BMW K1200LT 2003 The shift linkage broke on my 2003 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. please note that model is k1200lt - your drop down menu below does not include this
003227924 BMW K1200LT 2000 2000 k1200lt bmw motorcycle. rear end seal and crown bearing failed. this is the second failure of the exact same parts on this motorcyle. the
003227851 BMW K1200LT 2000 REAR DRIVE FAILURE OF A BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. *AK
003225934 BMW K1200LT 2000 2000 bmw k1200lt motorcycle - final drive bearing failed while riding - 15,697 miles - locked rear wheel at highway speed in rain. rider skill and
003225212 BMW K1200LT 2001 BROKEN THREADED STUD ON SHIFTER LINKAGE BALL ASSY.
001222757 BMW K1200LT 1999 SUFFERED A REAR DRIVE ASSY FAILURE ON A 1999 BMW K1200LT-C, BETWEEN 14-16K MILES. *AK
001222753 BMW K1200LT 2000 The shift linkage on my 2000 bmw k1200ltc broke while i was riding the bike arouind town. i was in the process of upshifting from 3rd to 4th gear
002222696 BMW K1200LT 1999 REAR DRIVE FAILURE ON 1999 BMWK1200LT MOTORCYCLE
003222695 BMW K1200LT 2002 This complaint is about a bmw k1200lts: it is top heavy and will get away from the operator and roll over (standing still or during a very slow
003222692 BMW K1200LT 2000 REAR DRIVE FAILURE OF BMW K1200LT. OIL ALL OVER REAR TIRE MADE UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION.*AK
003222532 BMW K1200LT 2002 REAR DRIVE FAILURE IN BMW MOTORCYCLE K1200 LTC YEAR 2000 AT 2000 MILES. *AK
003222406 BMW K1200LT 2002 Shifter linkage failed while riding on rural road. because this is a known problem on this model of motorcycle someone riding with me was carrying
002222257 BMW K1200LT 1999 READR END AND DRIVESHAFT FAILURE ON 1999 BMW K1200 LT ICON MOTORCYCLE. VIN WB10555A1XZD70170
003221771 BMW K1200LT 1999 Shift linkage broke on 1999 bmw k1200 lt icon motorcycle. vin [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5
003219773 BMW K1200LT 1999 1999 BMW MOTORCYCLE, REAR DRIVE FAILURE ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO REAR TIRE AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR. *NLM
002216409 BMW K1200LT 1999 REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILURE. *TT
003212195 BMW K1200LT 2002 I own a bmw motorcyle k1200lte with faulty brakes. everytime the brakes are applied the they make a loud screeching nosie and sound like two pieces
003211715 BMW K1200LT 2002 I own a bmw motorcyle k1200lte with faulty brakes. everytime the brakes are applied the they make a loud screeching nosie and sound like two pieces
003211495 BMW K1200LT 2002 Rear drive fail on bmw k1200lt 2002 motorcycle. bike went all wobbly and if had not been going very slow could have resulted in lost control and
001204238 BMW K1200LT 1999 Rear drive failure causes oil to leaked onto rear tires of motorcycle at speed. *ts jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to
002181960 BMW K1200LT 2001 Left side outboard mirror braket fell off. mirror brakets were poorly designed, design popped out. when consumer went over a bump in road, mirror
002181950 BMW K1200LT 2001 Left side outboard mirror braket fell off. mirror brakets were poorly designed, design popped out. when consumer went over a bump in road, mirror
0000154648 BMW K1200LT 2001 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
001145603 BMW K1200LT 1999 While driving on highway at highway speeds and when hitting a bump on road surface left hand side mirror fell completely off. consumer has contacted
001145596 BMW K1200LT 1999 While driving on highway at highway speeds and when hitting a bump on road surface left hand side mirror fell completely off. consumer has contacted
002103692 BMW K1200LT 1999 It's a big problem since many riders of this kind of bike have had and reported this failure to bmw. it's a safety issue because you lose control on
002103685 BMW K1200LT 1999 It's a big problem since many riders of this kind of bike have had and reported this failure to bmw. it's a safety issue because you lose control on
002100215 BMW K1200LT 2000 REAR DRIVE FAILED AT SPEED. IF IT HAD FAILED A FEW MINUTES EARLIER, A VERY SERIOUS CRASH WOULD HAVE HAPPENED.*AK
002100208 BMW K1200LT 2000 REAR DRIVE FAILED AT SPEED. IF IT HAD FAILED A FEW MINUTES EARLIER, A VERY SERIOUS CRASH WOULD HAVE HAPPENED.*AK
002100149 BMW K1200LT 1999 There have been many failures of this component registered with bmw but they refuse to issue a recall. having the rear end of a motorcycle lock up at
002100044 BMW K1200LT 2000 KNOWN REAR END FAILURE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RECALLED.*AK
002096825 BMW K1200LT 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
002096824 BMW K1200LT 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
002096817 BMW K1200LT 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
002096810 BMW K1200LT 2000 The final drive seal failed allowing final drive synthetic lubricant to drip down onto the rear brake caliper assembly. braking function was last.
002096692 BMW K1200LT 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
002096232 BMW K1200LT 2001 READ DRIVE BEARING/SEAL FAILURE, CAUSING GEAR OIL TO COVER REAR TIRE AND BRAKES.*AK
002095975 BMW K1200LT 1999 NO SUMMARY FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001094288 BMW K1200LT 1999 FINAL DRIVE CROWN GEAR BEARING DEFECTIVE.*AK
000094278 BMW K1200LT 2000 Hello. i purchased my bmw motorcycle new on 5/3/00 from bmw-ducatic of charlotte, nc . the rear end differential completely failed while enroute to
002093842 BMW K1200LT 1999 While riding the motorcycle at highway speeds, i noticed a thumping sound and vibration coming from the area of the rear wheel. initially it was
002093835 BMW K1200LT 1999 While riding the motorcycle at highway speeds, i noticed a thumping sound and vibration coming from the area of the rear wheel. initially it was
002093043 BMW K1200LT 1999 THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED ON ALL MODELS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
000027903 BMW K1200LT 2000 THE VALVE STEM HAD COME OUT OF THE FRONT WHEEL. *SCC
999078215 BMW K1200LT 1999 K1200LT QUERY: IF A MOTORCYCLE HAS POWERED OR MOTORIZED REVERSE GEAR, SHOULD IT NOT BE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY A BACKUP LIGHT FOR SAFETY? *AK

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