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1998-1999 BMW R1200C recall: frame and members

Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on June 26, 2001. It covers about 3,342 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,342
reported
Jun 26, 2001
owners notified
Dec 13, 2001

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching the upper fork to the frame could then decrease, leading to loosening, and ultimately, breakage of the bolt.
Risk
If this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. Owner notification began december 13, 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, option #4.

Recall number 01V217000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V217000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 BMW R1200C frame and members?

Yes. Recall 01V217000, reported on June 26, 2001, covers about 3,342 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V217000?

Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. Owner notification began december 13, 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, option #4.

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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