Reduced clutch and brake effectiveness

An NHTSA investigation into BMW vehicles. Closed 22 December 1997.

Investigation
SQ97023
Opened
14 November 1997
Closed
22 December 1997

What NHTSA investigated

In august 1997, BMW conducted a safety recall to correct a condition of thread contamination on the brake and clutch levers adjusting screws.this grease contamination negates the effectiveness of loctite and this can segnificantly reduce brake effectiveness.due to this investigation, BMW has increased the population to include all the 1988 motorcycles.no further action is necesary.this investigation is closed.recall number assigned is 97V-134.02.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
BMWK1200RS1998

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.