Vehicle recall 85V011000 · February 5, 1985
1985 BMW K100
A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing. Consequences of defect: the cable's inner plastic tube would overheat and soften or melt, impairing throttle operation. An accident could occur if the motorcycle is operated after observing that more effort is required in the throttle twist grip.
- Remedy
- Install a ground cable between the throttle twist grip housing and the common ground on the frame to prevent overheating.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycle.system: stoplight switch ground cable.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V011000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 5, 1985
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
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