Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V289000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V289000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 1,636 affected units, BMW/SEAT BACKREST, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the seat backrest can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. in the horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a rear passenger. in the vertical position, it is used as a backrest for the driver. it is possible for the leaf spring mounting bracket, if overloaded with the backrest in the vertical position, to crack or break.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the backrest with one containing the original-design mounting bracket.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V289000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-10-02T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/seat backrest

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 1,636

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the seat backrest can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. in the horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a rear passenger. in the vertical position, it is used as a backrest for the driver. it is possible for the leaf spring mounting bracket, if overloaded with the backrest in the vertical position, to crack or break.

Consequence Summary: If the bracket were to break, the backrest would detach from its mount, causing the driver to lose his balance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the backrest with one containing the original-design mounting bracket.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k4jz_p2cs~axn2

NHTSA ID: 00V289000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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