The issue
On certain motorcyles, due to metal fatigue after extended use, hairline cracks may develop in the front wheel where the spokes join the hub. Continued operation of the motorcycle could result in expansion of the cracks and/or development of additional cracks in the wheel. This could result in impairment of wheel operation and adversely affect vehicle control.
Description (français)
Sur certains véhicules, par suite de la fatigue du métal après un long usage, la roue avant peut présenter de très fines fissures aux points de montage des rayons sur le moyeu. Si l'on continue à utiliser la motocyclette, les fissures peuvent s'élargir ou se multiplier, entraînant la déformation de la roue et la perte de maîtrise du véhicule.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW R100 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
| BMW R60/7 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
| BMW R75/7 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
| BMW R80/7 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R100 | 1981 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW R100 | 1982 | 0 | 1 |