NHTSA Recall 93V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V134000; Date: Aug. 13, 1993
If an electrical short exists, electrical current can beconducted from the battery support, through the front brake lines to the frame. On motorcycles with anti-lock brakes (abs) this may 1) cause the brake fluid toincrease in temperature which could impair front brake performance; and 2)melt a hole in the fuel tank causing a leak which could result in a fire. Onmotorcycles without abs, damage to the circuitry in the electronic enginecontrol unit may occur, causing an irregular-running engine.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 BMW R1100
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 772
Recall Summary:
The positive battery cable connector may be attached to the positive terminal extension at an angle which may cause contact between the connector and the battery support causing an electrical short.
How to Fix:
Remove the positive terminal extension and attach the positive battery cable connector directly to the battery terminal with a bolt.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical; battery. Vehicle description: motorcycle. Note: if your motorcycle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreedservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time withoutcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact BMW customerrelations at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway trafficadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 27, 1993
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