1988 BMW R SERIES recalls

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Exterior lighting: Brake lights: Switch12/13/198888V192000

PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE.

Consequence

BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

MODIFY FRONT HAND BRAKE LEVER; PLACE A CAP ON REAR BRAKE STOP BOLT; AND REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEWER SWITCH.

SYSTEM: FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

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