1999 BMW R1200C Recall

Campaign:

01V217000 on 07/01/2001

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Manufactured:

05/31/1997 - 06/29/1998

Affected:

3,342

Defect:

Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. the stress of the connecting bolt attaching the upper fork to the frame could then decrease, leading to loosening, and ultimately, breakage of the bolt.

Consequence:

if this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.

Correction:

Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. owner notification began december 13, 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, option #4.

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 R1200C 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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