| Make : BMW | Model : R1100 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940201 - 19940101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V119000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19941117 | Date Received by ODI: 19940628 | Date Added to Database: 19940629 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 716 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAN LOOSEN WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN HARD IN ROUGH OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS. THE RIGHT-HAND BEARING PIN IN THE REAR SWINGING ARM AND ALSO THE LOWER FLANGE NUT ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN BOTH LOOSEN. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE'S DYNAMIC STABILITY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BEARING PIN, APPLY A STRONGER ADHESIVE AND REASSEMBLE WITH AN INCREASED TORQUE SPECIFICATION. THE FLANGE NUT ON THE FRONT STRUT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SELF-TIGHTENING NUT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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