CHEVROLET K100 1985: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : K100 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-05-01 - 1984-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V011000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-02-05 | Date Added to Database: 1985-02-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2800 | ||
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Summary:
A GROUND FAULT MAY OCCUR IN THE STOPLIGHT SWITCH WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR IN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CABLE'S INNER PLASTIC TUBE WOULD OVERHEAT AND SOFTEN OR MELT, IMPAIRING THROTTLE OPERATION. AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED AFTER OBSERVING THAT MORE EFFORT IS REQUIRED IN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL A GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING AND THE COMMON GROUND ON THE FRAME TO PREVENT OVERHEATING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE.SYSTEM: STOPLIGHT SWITCH GROUND CABLE. |
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