Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #85V011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V011000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 2,800 affected units, LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing. consequences of defect: the cable's inner plastic tube would overheat and soften or melt, impairing throttle operation. An accident could occur if the motorcycle is operated after observing that more effort is required in the throttle twist grip.

Corrective Action

Install a ground cable between the throttle twist grip housing and the common ground on the frame to prevent overheating.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V011000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1985-02-05T00:00:00

Subject: Lighting:switch:button:ring:brake lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 2,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing. consequences of defect: the cable's inner plastic tube would overheat and soften or melt, impairing throttle operation. An accident could occur if the motorcycle is operated after observing that more effort is required in the throttle twist grip.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Install a ground cable between the throttle twist grip housing and the common ground on the frame to prevent overheating.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vmhg~ea5m.6q62

NHTSA ID: 85V011000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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