BMW 2004: SUSPENSION
Reported: May 19, 2004 Initiated: May 19, 2004 #04V235000
Product Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER STUD BOLT WELD CAN FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BREAK.
Reason for Recall
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER STUD BOLT WELD CAN FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BREAK.
Hazard
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RIDER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRING STRUT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- BMW
- Distribution
- United States
- Official Source
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04V235000
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER STUD BOLT WELD CAN FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BREAK.. Recalled by BMW.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER STUD BOLT WELD CAN FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BREAK.
What should consumers do? ▼
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRING STRUT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on May 19, 2004. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 04V235000.
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