Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Luggage Racks For Use On BMW Motorcycles. When Installing The Luggage Rack, The Charcoal Cannister Is Slightly Moved. When The Motorcycle’S Suspension Is Fully Compressed, This Cannister Contacts The Brake Line Fitting At The Rear Brake Caliper, Loosening The Brake Fitting. This Causes A Loss Of Brake Fluid.
Make Of Vehicle
REYNOLDS
Model Of Vehicle
R285
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
98E007000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
Brake Fluid Leakage Can Cause The Loss Of Braking Capability, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Reynolds Machine Has Gone Out Of Business. The CorreCTIon Was To Replace The Mounting Brackets For These Luggage Racks.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Reynolds Machine Tool Co, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960101
End Of Manufacture
19971031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
175
Date Owners Notified
19980420
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Reynolds Machine Tool Co, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980316