2008 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1200 RT (authority) years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2008 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2008 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 r 1200 rt police motorcycles manufactured from april 2005 through september 2009. The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and onto the roadway.
Risk: Should the signaling device fall from the motorcycle while being driven on the roadways, it could become an obstacle for other drivers which may result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will attach two tether cables to the device in order to secure it to the motorcycle in the event the mounting bracket becomes loose. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 2, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leak - Motorycle (EA13006) — opened Jul 12, 2013, closed Jan 31, 2014, led to recall 13V617000.
- Fuel Leak - Motorcycle (PE12036) — opened Nov 16, 2012, closed Jul 22, 2013.
Other BMW R 1200 RT (authority) years
← 2007 R 1200 RT (authority) · 2009 R 1200 RT (authority) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 R 1200 RT (authority) | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 R 1200 RT (authority) | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 R 1200 RT (authority) | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 R 1200 RT (authority) | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1200 RT (authority) model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.