{"vehicle":{"id":"1994_bmw_r-1100-rs","year":1994,"make":"BMW","model":"R 1100 RS"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1997196","date":"1997-11-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain motorcycles, if contrary to the instructions in the owner's manual, the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle (e.g., by operating the choke longer than necessary to obtain a smooth idle) while the vehicle is stationary, it is possible for the temperature of the exhaust system to rise considerably and cause fairing components to catch fire.  Correction: A warning label to be installed on affected vehicles and an owner's manual insert with additional warning will be mailed to owners.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":104,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"base","models":["R1100RSL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1997196"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"97V173000","date":"1997-10-08","manufacturer":"BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MOTORCYCLES.  THE OWNER'S MANUAL WARNS THE RIDER NOT TO LEAVE THE ENGINE RUNNING UNNECESSARILY WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STATIONARY AND TO RIDE OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":1275,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["R1100RSL"],"built_from":"1993-06-01","built_to":"1996-05-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/97V173000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1994191","date":"1994-12-02","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"NOTE: THERE ARE TWO DEFECTS IN THIS RECALL INVOLVING TWO COMPONENTS.\nFIRST, THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING IN THE HANDLEBAR STUB. THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THIS CRACKING COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE. SECOND, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE NUT THAT SECURES THE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM COULD LOOSEN. THIS COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE'S DYNAMIC STABILITY TO BE IMPAIRED.\nCORRECTION: THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBAR AND RELATED PARTS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE BALL JOINT NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND SECURED WITH LOCTITE.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":105,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["R1100RS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1994191"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"94V233002","date":"1994-11-22","manufacturer":"BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT","summary":"THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":2000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["R1100 RS"],"built_from":"1993-02-01","built_to":"1993-11-01","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/94V233002"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"94V233001","date":"1994-11-22","manufacturer":"BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE","component":"STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR","summary":"THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":2000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["R1100 RS"],"built_from":"1993-02-01","built_to":"1994-11-01","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/94V233001"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1993110","date":"1993-08-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain motorcycles, the positive battery connector could contact the battery support and result in a short circuit.  On vehicles with ABS, electrical current could be conducted over the front brake lines to the frame, thereby increasing brake line temperature and impairing front brake performance.  In extreme cases, the current could melt a hold in an empty or low fuel tank.  In the worst case, fuel leakage and/or fire could result.  Correction: DPositive battery terminal extension will be removed and the positive cable will be attached directly to the battery with a bolt.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":72,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["R1100RS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1993110"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}