CarRecallWatchThe 1998 BMW R1100 RS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
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2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1998 BMW R1100 RS recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW R1100 RS.
Most common 1998 BMW R1100 RS problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
BMW MOTORCYCLE - FAILURE OF THE 'BIG' BEARING IN THE REAR DRIVE. NOISE FROM THE REAR DRIVE - FOLLOWED BY THE WHEEL COCKING - AND THE BIKE BECAME SERIOUSLY UNSTABLE. WAS RIDING SLOWLY - ON MY WAY TO A DEALERSHIP - SO NO FALL DOWN. HAD THE BIKE CARRIED THE REST OF THE WAY AND HAD THE REAR DRIVE REBUILT (NEW BEARING AND SEAL). PARTS WERE LEFT AT THE DEALERSHIP. *NM
TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES WONT ALLOW SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, VERY UNSAFE WHEN PASSING ON TWO LANE ROAD. TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES FALLS OUT OF 3RD GEAR, VERY UNSAFE WHEN PASSING ON TWO LANE ROAD.
1998 BMW R1100 RS questions
Does the 1998 BMW R1100 RS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW R1100 RS at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW R1100 RS?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 BMW R1100 RS has been fixed?
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