Vehicle recall 91V107000 · June 18, 1991
BMW R 100 RS, R 100 RT and 1 more model
Front brake hydraulic line may contact and rub against fuel tank or speedometer cable resulting in scuffing and subsequent wearing on brake lines outer surface which could cause…
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- Summary
- Front brake hydraulic line may contact and rub against fuel tank or speedometer cable resulting in scuffing and subsequent wearing on brake lines outer surface which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak. Consequence of defect: hydraulic fluid leak due to the damaged lines impairs brake performance.
- Remedy
- A spiral hose to protect the brake line from contact will be installed, as well as a hose clamp and support, so brake line will not change.
- Notes
- System: brake lines.vehicle description: large motorcycles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V107000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 18, 1991
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- August 12, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,122
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 RS (1988): 1988
- BMW R 100 RT (1988): 1988
- BMW R 80 RT (1987): 1987
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