NHTSA Recall 97V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V134000; Date: Aug. 8, 1997
The screw(s) can back out over time while the vehicle is being operated causing a change in the pressure point of the master cylinder for the clutch and/or front brake increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 BMW K1200rs; 1998 BMW R1200c
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 973
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads.
How to Fix:
Dealers will check the adjustment screws of the front brake and clutch levers for movement. If the screws are tight, no further action will be taken. If a screw is found to be loose, it will be removed, cleaned and reinstalled with new loctite.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 11, 1997. 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, option #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 1997
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