Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. The Distance Between The Brake Line And The Speedometer Drive Cable Could Be Too Small. Due To Compression And Rebound Of The Fork, The Speedometer Cable Could Contact And Chafe The Brake Line.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1150GS
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V246000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Brake Fluid Leakage Could Occur, Resulting In A Loss Of Front Braking Capability. If This Happened, Depending On Traffic Conditions And The Rider’S ReActions, A Crash Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Measure The Distance Between The Front Brake Line And Speedometer Cable. The Brake Line Will Be Replaced If The Distance To The Speedometer Cable Is Found To Be Too Small Or If It Is Damaged. A New ProteCTIve Sleeve Will Be Installed In The Speedometer Cable Near The Front Fender. Owner Notification Began December 18, 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 #5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19990501
End Of Manufacture
20010630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2997
Date Owners Notified
20011218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20010731