NHTSA Recall 85V011000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V011000; Date: Feb. 5, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1985 BMW K100

Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke

Affected Units:: 2,800

Recall Summary:

A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing. Consequences of defect: the cable's inner plastic tube would overheat and soften or melt, impairing throttle operation. An accident could occur if the motorcycle is operated after observing that more effort is required in the throttle twist grip.

How to Fix:

Install a ground cable between the throttle twist grip housing and the common ground on the frame to prevent overheating.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycle. System: stoplight switch ground cable.

Also see:

All recalls of BMW vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.