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BMW R 1200 C recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW R 1200 C, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 4
Total Complaints 54
Years Covered 1998–2003

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW R 1200 C, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 1998

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):

Seats and restraints

1 campaign · Years: 2000

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

Official notices (evidence):

Structure

1 campaign · Years: 1998–1999

These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW R 1200 C in NHTSA complaint data are Power train, Exterior lighting:tail lights, Engine and engine cooling:engine.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2003 0 19 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Suspension, Power train, Steering:linkages.
2002 0 6 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seats:front assembly:recliner, Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle), Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.
2001 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Exterior lighting:tail lights, Exterior lighting:turn signal.
2000 1 5 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, Exterior lighting:turn signal, Power train.
1999 1 4 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:driveline, Steering: steering wheel/handle bar, Exterior lighting.
1998 2 16 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Exterior lighting:tail lights, Electrical system:wiring.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Structure , Seats and Service brakes

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2000

  • Seats: Motorcycle: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The seat backrest can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. In the horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a rear passenger. In the vertical position, it is used as a backrest for the driver. It is possible for the leaf spring

1999

  • Structure: Frame and members: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching

1998

  • Structure: Frame and members: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V134000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads.

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