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Recall 1984102

Wheels · BMW · published 14 Sept 1984

579Vehicles affected in Canada
4Models
1977–1982Model years
MotorcycleSafety Mfr

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.

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · official text, unchanged

Vehicles covered

Make and modelModel years
BMW R1001977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
BMW R60/71977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
BMW R75/71977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
BMW R80/71977, 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.

ModelYearComplaintsRecallsComplaints about wheels
BMW R100198101—
BMW R100198201—