NHTSA Recall 87V193000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V193000; Date: Dec. 18, 1987
In extreme cases, spring damper could detach from reardrive allowing rear of motorcycle to drop onto rear tire, causing drag on tireand unstable handling.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 BMW K100; 1987 BMW K100; 1986 BMW K75; 1987 BMW K75; 1986 BMW R80; 1987 BMW R80
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 4,687
Recall Summary:
Lower part of spring/damper unit eyelet, which attaches to the rear drive unit, could crack.
How to Fix:
Replace eyelet with a strengthened one.
Recall Notes:
System: rear spring/damper unit. Vehicle description: motorcycles
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 10, 1988
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