NHTSA Recall 94V233002
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1994-11-22. An estimated 2,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.
Risk
IF THE BALL JOINT NUT LOOSENS, STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IMPAIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT NUT AND SECURE IT WITH LOCTITE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION: MOTORCYCLE FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.