NHTSA campaign 07V368000
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall 07V368000
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMPING BLOCKS AND THE TOP FORK BRIDGE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HANDLEBARS MIGHT NOT BE HELD SECURELY IN POSITION.
Reported 08/15/2007
What can happen
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HANDLEBARS TO MOVE OUT OF THEIR CORRECT POSITION WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING MANEUVERED, OR WHEN IT IS BEING RIDDEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOP FORK BRIDGE AND BOTH CLAMPING BLOCKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Components
- Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.