1996 BMW R1100 RT Recall

Campaign:

95V202000 on 10/31/1995

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

01/31/1995 - 08/31/1995

Affected:

660

Defect:

The rear brake hose can contact the rear tire as the rear suspension moves through its range of travel.

Consequence:

The hose can abrade to the point where the hose will leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of the rear brake. also, brake fluid leaking onto the rear tire can impair the motorcycle's dynamic stability.

Correction:

Dealers will modify the hose guide and re-route the rear brake hose to insure that it cannot contact the rear tire throughout the range of suspension travel.

Notes:

System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1996 BMW R1100 RT TSB

Bulletin:

SB-00-021-07

Component:

090000 fuel system, other

Summary:

Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%

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