Defect Description For Recall
The Rear Brake Hose Can Contact The Rear Tire As The Rear Suspension Moves Through Its Range Of Travel.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1100 RT
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
95V202000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
The Hose Can Abrade To The Point Where The Hose Will Leak Brake Fluid, Resulting In A Loss Of The Rear Brake. Also, Brake Fluid Leaking Onto The Rear Tire Can Impair The Motorcycle’S Dynamic Stability.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Modify The Hose Guide And Re-Route The Rear Brake Hose To Insure That It Cannot Contact The Rear Tire Throughout The Range Of Suspension Travel.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19950201
End Of Manufacture
19950901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
660
Date Owners Notified
19951121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19951019