1985 Bmw K100 Recall
The manufacturer may have issued a recall on this motorcycle model due to safety concerns, defective parts, or a multitude of other reasons. Below are all available 1985 K100 recalls announced by the NHTSA and manufacturer with complete details and information
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The manufacturer may have issued a recall on this motorcycle model due to safety concerns, defective parts, or a multitude of other reasons. Below are all available 1985 K100 recalls announced by the NHTSA and manufacturer with complete details and information to help you have your motorcycle repaired as soon as possible.
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| Recall Date: |
JUN 20, 1986 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
BMW K100 |
| Units Affected: |
9712
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 20, 1986
Model Affected:
1985 BMW BMW K100
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 EFFORT TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE THROTTLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES, AS REQUIRED, MODIFYING TO ASSURE CABLES CANNOT BEND.
Units Affected:
9712
Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
| Recall Date: |
FEB 05, 1985 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected: |
BMW K100 |
| Units Affected: |
2800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 05, 1985
Model Affected:
1985 BMW BMW K100
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 SOFTEN OR MELT, IMPAIRING THROTTLE OPERATION. AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED AFTER OBSERVING THAT MORE EFFORT IS REQUIRED IN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP.
Consequence
Remedy
INSTALL A GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING AND THE COMMON GROUND ON THE FRAME TO PREVENT OVERHEATING.
Units Affected:
2800
Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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