Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. The Seat Backrest Can Be Adjusted To Two Positions, Horizontal Or Vertical. In The Horizontal Position, The Backrest Acts As A Seat Cushion For A Rear Passenger. In The Vertical Position, It Is Used As A Backrest For The Driver. It Is Possible For The Leaf Spring Mounting Bracket, If Overloaded With The Backrest In The Vertical Position, To Crack Or Break.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1200C
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V289000
Component Description
Seats:Motorcycle
Effect Of Defect
If The Bracket Were To Break, The Backrest Would Detach From Its Mount, Causing The Driver To Lose His Balance, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Backrest With One Containing The Original-Design Mounting Bracket.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19990901
End Of Manufacture
20000630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1636
Date Owners Notified
20010124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20001002