Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V047000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 1,183 affected units, BMW/BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORT, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. under certain riding conditions when the rear brake and the throttle are applied simultaneously, the rear brake caliper support could bend, leading to contact between the brake hose connecting piece on the rear caliper and the swing arm.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper support and, if it is bent, will replace the swing arm, together with the caliper and brake hose, if necessary. if the support is not bent, it will be reinforced with a plastic block. owner notification began may 10, 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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V047000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/brake caliper support

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,183

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. under certain riding conditions when the rear brake and the throttle are applied simultaneously, the rear brake caliper support could bend, leading to contact between the brake hose connecting piece on the rear caliper and the swing arm.

Consequence Summary: Brake fluid leakage from the caliper could occur, resulting in loss of rear braking capability.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper support and, if it is bent, will replace the swing arm, together with the caliper and brake hose, if necessary. if the support is not bent, it will be reinforced with a plastic block. owner notification began may 10, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q2q9-tkup-xref

NHTSA ID: 01V047000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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