2004 BMW R850 R MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #04V235000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER STUD BOLT WELD CAN FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BREAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2004 BMW R850 R |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2003 - 11/30/2003 |
| Recalled on |
5/26/2004 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
6/1/2004 |
| # Affected |
84 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER STUD BOLT WELD CAN FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BREAK. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RIDER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRING STRUT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
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View All BMW R850 R Recalls |
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