BMW 1986–1987 Suspension recall
Recalled December 18, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V193000 · BMW
Hazard
IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.
Remedy
REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
Units
4,687 units
Description
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
What to do
REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
Product
BMW K100 · BMW K75 · BMW R80
Manufacturer(s)
BMW of North America, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →