Defect Description For Recall
Certain Suspension Components Can Loosen When The Motorcycle Is Ridden Hard In Rough Off-Road Conditions. The Right-Hand Bearing Pin In The Rear Swinging Arm And Also The Lower Flange Nut On The Front Strut Can Both Loosen.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1100
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
94V119000
Component Description
Suspension:Front
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In ReduCTIon Of The Motorcycle’S Dynamic Stability Resulting In Loss Of Control Of The Motorcycle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Bearing Pin, Apply A Stronger Adhesive And Reassemble With An Increased Torque Specification. The Flange Nut On The Front Strut Will Be Replaced With A Self-Tightening Nut.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19940201
End Of Manufacture
19950101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
716
Date Owners Notified
19941117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19940628