Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #93V134000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V134000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 772 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The positive battery cable connector may be attached to the positive terminal extension at an angle which may cause contact between the connector and the battery support causing an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Remove the positive terminal extension and attach the positive battery cable connector directly to the battery terminal with a bolt.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V134000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1993-08-13T00:00:00

Subject: Electrical system:battery:cable

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 772

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The positive battery cable connector may be attached to the positive terminal extension at an angle which may cause contact between the connector and the battery support causing an electrical short.

Consequence Summary: If an electrical short exists, electrical current can beconducted from the battery support, through the front brake lines to the frame.on motorcycles with anti-lock brakes (abs) this may 1) cause the brake fluid toincrease in temperature which could impair front brake performance; and 2)melt a hole in the fuel tank causing a leak which could result in a fire. Onmotorcycles without abs, damage to the circuitry in the electronic enginecontrol unit may occur, causing an irregular-running engine.

Corrective Action: Remove the positive terminal extension and attach the positive battery cable connector directly to the battery terminal with a bolt.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8b3y_zr6d-hb8y

NHTSA ID: 93V134000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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