All vehicles » BMW » R850

Safety Recalls of BMW R850 Vehicles

There has been 1 safety recall for the BMW R850. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW R850.

NHTSA Recall #: 97V237000; Dec. 31, 1997

The harness wires can be damaged or could break or pull out of the ignition switch. If the harness wires were damaged but not broken or disconnected, the electrical system could be affected while the motorcycle is being driven. Hesitation, misfiring, or "cutting out" could occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 BMW R1100, 1996 BMW R1100, 1997 BMW R1100, 1996 BMW R850, 1997 BMW R850

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. A sheet metal plate mounted to the front of the frame below the instrument cluster can cause the wiring harness to be stretched too tight as the handlebars are turned fully to one side.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of BMW R850 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Dec. 31, 1997	Electrical System:wiring	2,000

Table 2. Recall Statistics of BMW R850 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1997 BMW R850	1
1996 BMW R850	1