1995-1997 BMW R1100 and BMW R850 recall: wiring
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on December 31, 1997. It covers about 2,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,000
- reported
- Dec 31, 1997
- owners notified
- Feb 27, 1998
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. A sheet metal plate mounted to the front of the frame below the instrument cluster can cause the wiring harness to be stretched too tight as the handlebars are turned fully to one side. In addition, the wiring harness is attached to another harness with a cable tie that is placed too far forward limiting the handlebar movement.
- Risk
- The harness wires can be damaged or could break or pull out of the ignition switch. If the harness wires were damaged but not broken or disconnected, the electrical system could be affected while the motorcycle is being driven. Hesitation, misfiring, or "cutting out" could occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the wire tie connecting the two wiring harnesses to a point further back from the original location so that the ignition switch wiring harness has sufficient freedom of movement. Also if the wiring harness is found to be damaged, the ignition switch (with harness) will be replaced.
Recall number 97V237000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 97V237000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 BMW R1100 and BMW R850 wiring?
Yes. Recall 97V237000, reported on December 31, 1997, covers about 2,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V237000?
Dealers will relocate the wire tie connecting the two wiring harnesses to a point further back from the original location so that the ignition switch wiring harness has sufficient freedom of movement. Also if the wiring harness is found to be damaged, the ignition switch (with harness) will be replaced.
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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