Vehicle recall 94V119000 · June 28, 1994
1994 BMW R1100
Certain suspension components can loosen when the motorcycle is ridden hard in rough off-road conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain suspension components can loosen when the motorcycle is ridden hard in rough off-road conditions. The right-hand bearing pin in the rear swinging arm and also the lower flange nut on the front strut can both loosen.
- Consequence
- This can result in reduction of the motorcycle's dynamic stability resulting in loss of control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the bearing pin, apply a stronger adhesive and reassemble with an increased torque specification. The flange nut on the front strut will be replaced with a self-tightening nut.
- Notes
- System: suspension; motorcycle.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact BMW service center at 1-800-831-1117. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V119000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 1994
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- November 17, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 716
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
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