Recall 00E040000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 00E040000 · announced July 14, 2000 · Koni · 25 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE SHOCK ABSORBERS, PART NO. 2615-1019, SOLD EXCLUSIVELY FOR BMW MOTORCYCLE APPLICATIONS MANUFACTURED JUNE 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1999. THE SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON ROD COULD BEND OR BREAK AT THE ADJUSTER THUMBWHEEL.

The risk

IF THE PISTON ROD BREAKS, THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN LOSE FUNCTION AND ADVERSELY AFFECTING HANDLING AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH.

What to do

KONI WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SHOCK ABSORBERS FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY 2000.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 KONI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-922-2616 (EXT. 16).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.