| Make : BMW | Model : R1100 RS | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930201 - 19931101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V233002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950213 | Date Received by ODI: 19941122 | Date Added to Database: 19941201 |
| 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: 2000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BALL JOINT NUT LOOSENS, STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IMPAIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT NUT AND SECURE IT WITH LOCTITE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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