Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V002000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 174 affected units, BMW/FRONT SPRING STRUT, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V002000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-01-04T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/front spring strut

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 174

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-25br_rkwi.46i7

NHTSA ID: 01V002000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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