BMW K1, K100, K1199 and others: Pads

Date

June 5, 1992

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW K1 (1990, 1991, 1992); BMW K100 (1990, 1991, 1992); BMW K1199 (1992); BMW R100 (1992)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads

Description of the defect

The bonding technique used between The pad And The backing plate Can result in a porous joint layer which Water And salt Can penetrate, resulting in corrosion of The backing plate.

Potentially affected

2486

What can happen

The front Brake pads Can separate partially or completelyfrom The corroded backing plate, resulting in decreased stopping Ability And apossible Vehicle accident.

Remedy

Replace The front Brake pads with New pads utilizing a different bonding Method which ensures a non-porous joint layer to prevent Water And salt penetration of The backing plate.

Recall notes

System: Brake pads.Vehicle description: Motorcycles.

Owner notification date

July 13, 1992

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

92V081000

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.