BMW R80 1986: SUSPENSION:REAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V193000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | R80 | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-02-10 | 1987-12-18 | 1988-01-07 |
Production Dates: 1985-10-01 - 1987-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4687
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
Consequence
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR SPRING/DAMPER UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES
