BMW R1150 R, R850 R: Suspension

Date

May 19, 2004

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW R1150 R (2004); BMW R850 R (2004)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Suspension

Description of the defect

On certain Motorcycles, The front Spring strut upper stud Bolt Weld Can fail. This could cause The Bolt to break.

Potentially affected

84

What can happen

If this happens, The Rider May not be able to Control The motorcycle, which could cause a crash without Warning.

Remedy

Dealers will replace The front Spring strut. The recall began during June 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-331-1117.

Recall notes

Customers Can also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

June 1, 2004

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

04V235000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.