1985 Bmw Motorcycle Recalls
A 1985 Bmw motorcycle may be recalled by the manufacturer and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a model to view a complete list of
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A 1985 Bmw motorcycle may be recalled by the manufacturer and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a model to view a complete list of 1985 Bmw motorcycle recalls, the danger and consequence, and the solution offered by the manufacturer.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE. ... more
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 13, 1988 |
| Model Affected: |
R SERIES |
| Units Affected: |
6212 |
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Summary
PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE.
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Consequence
BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR.
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Remedy
MODIFY FRONT HAND BRAKE LEVER; PLACE A CAP ON REAR BRAKE STOP BOLT; AND REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEWER SWITCH.
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BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A BEND OR A KINK OR CHAFING AND FRAYING OF THE BRAIDED WIRE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPAIRED REQUIRING INCREASED... ... more
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 20, 1986 |
| Model Affected: |
K100 |
| Units Affected: |
9712 |
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Summary
THROTTLE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A BEND OR A KINK OR CHAFING AND FRAYING OF THE BRAIDED WIRE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPAIRED REQUIRING INCREASED...
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Consequence
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Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES, AS REQUIRED, MODIFYING TO ASSURE CABLES CANNOT BEND.
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BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
A GROUND FAULT MAY OCCUR IN THE STOPLIGHT SWITCH WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR IN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CABLE'S INNER PLASTIC TUBE WOULD OVERHEAT AND ... ... more
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 05, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
K100 |
| Units Affected: |
2800 |
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Summary
A GROUND FAULT MAY OCCUR IN THE STOPLIGHT SWITCH WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR IN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CABLE'S INNER PLASTIC TUBE WOULD OVERHEAT AND ...
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Consequence
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Remedy
INSTALL A GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING AND THE COMMON GROUND ON THE FRAME TO PREVENT OVERHEATING.
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BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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