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BMW R1200C
Recall
NOTE:
These recalls are presented as a public safety resource. For more
information, visit your local BMW Motorcycle dealer or visit the
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
BMW Models : R1200C
Years: 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V289000
Recall Date : SEP 22, 2000
Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1636
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 MOUNTING BRACKET, IF OVERLOADED WITH THE
BACKREST IN THE VERTICAL POSITION, TO CRACK OR BREAK.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BACKREST WITH ONE CONTAINING THE
ORIGINAL-DESIGN MOUNTING BRACKET.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE
THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE
AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD
CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #5. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).Make : BMW
Models : R1200C
Years: 1998-1999
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V217000
Recall Date : JUN 22, 2001
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3342
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 THE UPPER FORK TO THE FRAME
COULD THEN DECREASE, LEADING TO LOOSENING, AND ULTIMATELY, BREAKAGE OF
THE BOLT.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENED, THE DYNAMIC STABILITY OF THE
MOTORCYCLE WOULD BE AFFECTED AND A LOSS OF CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REAM THE HOLE IN THE FRAME HEAD AND INSTALL
A HELICOIL THREAD INSERT AND A NEW BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN
DECEMBER 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED
DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY
WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION
#4.
Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).
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