Defect Description For Recall
Lower Part Of Spring/Damper Unit Eyelet, Which Attaches To The Rear Drive Unit, Could Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
K100
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
87V193000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
In Extreme Cases, Spring Damper Could Detach From Reardrive Allowing Rear Of Motorcycle To Drop Onto Rear Tire, Causing Drag On Tireand Unstable Handling.
Fix Defect
Replace Eyelet With A Strengthened One.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19851001
End Of Manufacture
19870301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4687
Date Owners Notified
19880210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19871218