1999 BMW R1100 R recall: coil springs
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on January 4, 2001. It covers about 174 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 174
- reported
- Jan 4, 2001
- owners notified
- Feb 12, 2001
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The single front spring strut is mounted between the frame and the front suspension arm, aft of the front fork tubes. Due to a welding problem during production of the spring strut, the lower spring seat on the strut could break. Since the seat is the lower support for the spring, the spring in this case would then extend to its full length. This would cause the front of the motorcycle's frame to drop by approximately 2.5 inches, without warning.
- Risk
- This could affect the stability of the motorcycle and the operator's balance could be upset, if this were to occur while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front spring strut for production date, and replace the spring if it is found to be an affected part. Owner notification began february 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 01V002000
Affected vehicles
- BMW R1100 R 1999 1999
Questions about recall 01V002000
Is there a recall on the 1999 BMW R1100 R coil springs?
Yes. Recall 01V002000, reported on January 4, 2001, covers about 174 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V002000?
Dealers will inspect the front spring strut for production date, and replace the spring if it is found to be an affected part. Owner notification began february 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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