Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V191000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V191000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 577 affected units, BMW MOTORCYCLE/HEX NUT, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, it is possible that the hex nut that secures the wheel to the gearbox output shaft was tightened incorrectly during the vehicle assembly. as a result, the nut could loosen during vehicle operation. if this happens, the belt wheel would itself loosen on the output shaft, resulting in damage to the internal splines of the wheel and to the external splines of the output shaft as the vehicle is operated.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the hex nut torque and adjust the tightness if necessary, and secure the nut with loctite. owner notification began september 10, 2002. 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: 02V191000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw motorcycle/hex nut

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 577

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, it is possible that the hex nut that secures the wheel to the gearbox output shaft was tightened incorrectly during the vehicle assembly. as a result, the nut could loosen during vehicle operation. if this happens, the belt wheel would itself loosen on the output shaft, resulting in damage to the internal splines of the wheel and to the external splines of the output shaft as the vehicle is operated.

Consequence Summary: Over time, the splines could be damaged to the extent that the output shaft would not longer operate the drive belt, resulting in a loss of drive capability at the rear wheel.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the hex nut torque and adjust the tightness if necessary, and secure the nut with loctite. owner notification began september 10, 2002. 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-j39w.zzss-3k3h

NHTSA ID: 02V191000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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