Defect Description For Recall
The Positive Battery Cable Connector May Be Attached To The Positive Terminal Extension At An Angle Which May Cause Contact Between The Connector And The Battery Support Causing An Electrical Short.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1100
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
93V134000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
If An Electrical Short Exists, Electrical Current Can Beconducted From The Battery Support, Through The Front Brake Lines To The Frame.On Motorcycles With Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs) This May 1) Cause The Brake Fluid Toincrease In Temperature Which Could Impair Front Brake Performance; And 2)Melt A Hole In The Fuel Tank Causing A Leak Which Could Result In A Fire. Onmotorcycles Without Abs, Damage To The Circuitry In The Electronic Enginecontrol Unit May Occur, Causing An Irregular-Running Engine.
Fix Defect
Remove The Positive Terminal Extension And Attach The Positive Battery Cable Connector Directly To The Battery Terminal With A Bolt.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19930201
End Of Manufacture
19930601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
772
Date Owners Notified
19930927
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19930813