Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V134000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V134000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 973 affected units, BMW/BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVERS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check the adjustment screws of the front brake and clutch levers for movement. if the screws are tight, no further action will be taken. if a screw is found to be loose, it will be removed, cleaned and reinstalled with new loctite.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V134000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-08-08T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/brake and clutch levers

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 973

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads.

Consequence Summary: The screw(s) can back out over time while the vehicle is being operated causing a change in the pressure point of the master cylinder for the clutch and/or front brake increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will check the adjustment screws of the front brake and clutch levers for movement. if the screws are tight, no further action will be taken. if a screw is found to be loose, it will be removed, cleaned and reinstalled with new loctite.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jv28-iubw_6r2p

NHTSA ID: 97V134000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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