There have been 3 safety recalls for the BMW R1200c. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW R1200c.
The screw(s) can back out over time while the vehicle is being operated causing a change in the pressure point of the master cylinder for the clutch and/or front brake increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 BMW K1200rs, 1998 BMW R1200c |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 BMW R1200c, 1999 BMW R1200c |
| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Recall 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bracket were to break, the backrest would detach from its mount, causing the driver to lose his balance, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW R1200c |
| Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE |
| Recall 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 26, 2001 | Structure:frame And Members | 3,342 |
| Oct. 2, 2000 | Seats:motorcycle | 1,636 |
| Aug. 8, 1997 | Service Brakes | 973 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2000 BMW R1200c | 1 |
| 1999 BMW R1200c | 1 |
| 1998 BMW R1200c | 2 |