1998 Bmw R1200c 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 1998 R1200c recalls announced by the NHTSA and manufacturer with complete details and
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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 1998 R1200c 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 26, 2001 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected: |
BMW R1200C |
| Units Affected: |
3342
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 26, 2001
Model Affected:
1998 BMW BMW R1200C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CHROME-PLATED FRAMES. COPPER RESIDUE CAN REMAIN IN THE TAPPED HOLE WHERE THE UPPER FORK BRIDGE ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. MOISTURE CAN CAUSE CORROSION TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE COPPER RESIDUE AND THE ALUMINUM FRAME. THE STRESS OF THE CONNECTING BOLT ATTACHING THE UPPER FORK TO THE FRAME COULD THEN DECREASE, LEADING TO LOOSENING, AND ULTIMATELY, BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENED, THE DYNAMIC STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD BE AFFECTED AND A LOSS OF CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REAM THE HOLE IN THE FRAME HEAD AND INSTALL A HELICOIL THREAD INSERT AND A NEW BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 13, 2001. 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 #4.
Units Affected:
3342
Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 1997 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
BMW R1200C |
| Units Affected: |
973
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 08, 1997
Model Affected:
1998 BMW BMW R1200C
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected:
973
Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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