1999 BMW R1100 R Recall

Campaign:

01V002000 on 01/04/2001

Component:

Suspension:front:springs:coil springs

Manufactured:

06/30/1998 - 10/30/1998

Affected:

174

Defect:

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the single front spring strut is mounted between the frame and the front suspension arm, aft of the front fork tubes. due to a welding problem during production of the spring strut, the lower spring seat on the strut could break. since the seat is the lower support for the spring, the spring in this case would then extend to its full length. this would cause the front of the motorcycle's frame to drop by approximately 2.5 inches, without warning.

Consequence:

This could affect the stability of the motorcycle and the operator's balance could be upset, if this were to occur while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the front spring strut for production date, and replace the spring if it is found to be an affected part. owner notification began february 12, 2001. 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.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 BMW R1100 R 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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