Vehicle recall 94V233002 · November 22, 1994
1994-1995 BMW R 1100 RS
The nut that secures the front fork lower bridge ball joint to the telelever suspension arm can loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The nut that secures the front fork lower bridge ball joint to the telelever suspension arm can loosen.
- Consequence
- If the ball joint nut loosens, stability of the motorcycle can be impaired. This condition can result in loss of controland an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ball joint nut and secure it with loctite.
- Notes
- System: suspension: motorcycle front.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within areasonable time, or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact BMW 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
- 94V233002
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 22, 1994
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- February 13, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
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 1100 RS (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
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