BMW R505, R605, R755: Manual transmission

Date

Oct. 14, 1971

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW R505 (1971); BMW R605 (1971); BMW R755 (1971)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Power Train › Manual Transmission

Potentially affected

182

Recall notes

Motorcycle.possibility that two Allen bolts retaining transm ission shifterforks in position May not have been properly ti ghtened on Assembly.ifshifter bolts Are loose, two gears ca n engage at same Time And result in locklock up of transmissi on And rear Wheel.(Correct by inspecting And properlytighte ning Bolt where necessary.)

Owner notification date

Oct. 5, 1971

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

71V184000

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.