Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Police Motorcycles Equipped With Dunlop Sportmax A Rear Tires, Size 160/60 Zr18. These Tires May Have Been Installed On Some Of The Vehicles As Replacement Equipment. The Campaign Is Limited To Those Sportmax A Rear Tires Having Date Stamps Of 189, 199, Or 209. It Is Possible That Areas Of Reduced Adhesion On The Tread Reinforcing Cushion Strips May Have Resulted During ProduCTIon Of The Tires. This Could Lead To Localized Separations And Blisters Where The Tread Joins The Sidewall.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1100RT-P
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
01V198000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
If This Problem Occurs, The Rider May Notice A Vibration Of The Rear Tire And Depending On The Degree Of Blistering, Vehicle Handling Could Also Be Affected. Continued Operation Of The Vehicle Could Lead To Further Weakening Of The Sidewall Area And Cause A Further Deterioration Of The Vehicle’S Handling.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Tire For The ProduCTIon Date. If An Affected Tire Is Found, It Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began June 28, 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, Option #4.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19971001
End Of Manufacture
20001231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
990
Date Owners Notified
20010628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20010614