Bmw Recall 94V119000: Suspension, Front
NHTSA recall 94V119000 · announced June 28, 1994 · filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke · 716 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAN LOOSEN WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN HARD IN ROUGH OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS. THE RIGHT-HAND BEARING PIN IN THE REAR SWINGING ARM AND ALSO THE LOWER FLANGE NUT ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN BOTH LOOSEN.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE'S DYNAMIC STABILITY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BEARING PIN, APPLY A STRONGER ADHESIVE AND REASSEMBLE WITH AN INCREASED TORQUE SPECIFICATION. THE FLANGE NUT ON THE FRONT STRUT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SELF-TIGHTENING NUT.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; MOTORCYCLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT BMW SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.