Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles Equipped With Chrome-Plated Frames. Copper Residue Can Remain In The Tapped Hole Where The Upper Fork Bridge Attaches To The Frame. Moisture Can Cause Corrosion To Occur Between The Copper Residue And The Aluminum Frame. The Stress Of The ConneCTIng Bolt Attaching The Upper Fork To The Frame Could Then Decrease, Leading To Loosening, And Ultimately, Breakage Of The Bolt.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1200C
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V217000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
If This Happened, The Dynamic Stability Of The Motorcycle Would Be Affected And A Loss Of Control Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Ream The Hole In The Frame Head And Install A Helicoil Thread Insert And A New Bolt. Owner Notification Began December 13, 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
19970601
End Of Manufacture
19980630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3342
Date Owners Notified
20011213
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20010626