1987 Bmw Motorcycle Recalls
A 1987 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 1987 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 1987 Bmw motorcycle recalls, the danger and consequence, and the solution offered by the manufacturer.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST FUEL TANK OR SPEEDOMETER CABLE RESULTING IN SCUFFING AND SUBSEQUENT WEARING ON BRAKE LINES OUTER SURFACE WHICH COULD CAUSE A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK DUE TO THE DAMAGED LINES IMPAIRS BRAKE PERFORMANCE. ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 18, 1991 |
| Model Affected: |
R80RT |
| Units Affected: |
1122 |
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Summary
FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST FUEL TANK OR SPEEDOMETER CABLE RESULTING IN SCUFFING AND SUBSEQUENT WEARING ON BRAKE LINES OUTER SURFACE WHICH COULD CAUSE A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK DUE TO THE DAMAGED LINES IMPAIRS BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
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Consequence
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Remedy
A SPIRAL HOSE TO PROTECT THE BRAKE LINE FROM CONTACT WILL BE INSTALLED, AS WELL AS A HOSE CLAMP AND SUPPORT, SO BRAKE LINE WILL NOT CHANGE.
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BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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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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SUSPENSION:REAR
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK. ... more
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SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 1987 |
| Model Affected: |
R80 |
| Units Affected: |
4687 |
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Summary
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
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Consequence
IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.
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Remedy
REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
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BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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SUSPENSION:REAR
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK. ... more
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SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 1987 |
| Model Affected: |
K75 |
| Units Affected: |
4687 |
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Summary
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
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Consequence
IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.
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Remedy
REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
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Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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SUSPENSION:REAR
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK. ... more
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SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 1987 |
| Model Affected: |
K100 |
| Units Affected: |
4687 |
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Summary
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
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Consequence
IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.
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Remedy
REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
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Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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