2002 BMW R1150GS Recall

Campaign:: 01V246000 on 07/30/2001
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufactured:: 04/30/1999 - 06/29/2001
Affected:: 2,997
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2002 BMW R1150GS TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: SB-00-021-07
Component:: 090000 fuel system, other
Summary:: Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%
Bulletin:: SIB-16-02-09
Component:: 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Bulletin:: SIB-63-02-01
Component:: 120000 exterior lighting
Summary:: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm