NHTSA Recall 95V202000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V202000; Date: Oct. 19, 1995
The hose can abrade to the point where the hose will leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of the rear brake. Also, brake fluid leaking onto the rear tire can impair the motorcycle's dynamic stability.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 BMW R1100 Rt
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 660
Recall Summary:
The rear brake hose can contact the rear tire as the rear suspension moves through its range of travel.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the hose guide and re-route the rear brake hose to insure that it cannot contact the rear tire throughout the range of suspension travel.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. Vehicle description: motorcycles. Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 1995
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