NHTSA Recall 88V192000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V192000; Date: Dec. 13, 1988
Brake light would not function; thus, a crash involvinganother vehicle could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 BMW R Series; 1986 BMW R Series; 1987 BMW R Series; 1988 BMW R Series; 1989 BMW R Series
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 6,212
Recall Summary:
Plastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure.
How to Fix:
Modify front hand brake lever; place a cap on rear brake stop bolt; and replace front and rear brake light switches with newer switch.
Recall Notes:
System: front/rear brake light switch. Vehicle description: motorcycles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 25, 1989
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