Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V217000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V217000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 3,342 affected units, BMW/UPPER FORK BRIDGE BOLT, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V217000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-06-26T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/upper fork bridge bolt

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 3,342

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-udz7-qu65~p4zw

NHTSA ID: 01V217000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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