NHTSA Recall 01V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V217000; Date: Jun. 26, 2001
if this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 BMW R1200c; 1999 BMW R1200c
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 3,342
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching the upper fork to the frame could then decrease, leading to loosening, and ultimately, breakage of the bolt.
How to Fix:
Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. Owner notification began December 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 13, 2001
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