Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. The Single Front Spring Strut Is Mounted Between The Frame And The Front Suspension Arm, Aft Of The Front Fork Tubes. Due To A Welding Problem During ProduCTIon Of The Spring Strut, The Lower Spring Seat On The Strut Could Break. Since The Seat Is The Lower Support For The Spring, The Spring In This Case Would Then Extend To Its Full Length. This Would Cause The Front Of The Motorcycle’S Frame To Drop By Approximately 2.5 Inches, Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1100 R
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V002000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
This Could Affect The Stability Of The Motorcycle And The Operator’S Balance Could Be Upset, If This Were To Occur While Riding, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Front Spring Strut For ProduCTIon Date, And Replace The Spring If It Is Found To Be An Affected Part. Owner Notification Began February 12, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19980701
End Of Manufacture
19981031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
174
Date Owners Notified
20010212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20010104