Vehicle recall 84V092000 · August 16, 1984

BMW R 100, R 80 and 2 more models

Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (spokes will primarily be affected).
Remedy: Upon inspection, a redesigned wheel will be installed along with a new inner tube and the needed balance weights.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with 19 inch cast alloy front wheels.system: suspension; front wheel.consequences of defect: wheel operation could be impaired. Spokes may break orthe inner tube may be damaged.note: if noise or unusual vibrations develop, do not operate vehicle. Furtheroperation could result in an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V092000
Reported to NHTSA: August 16, 1984
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles potentially affected: 24,166
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels

Recall 84V092000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW R 100 (1977-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
BMW R 80 (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
BMW R60 (1977): 1977
BMW R75 (1977): 1977

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