Bmw K100 1985
Model K100 made in 1985 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, vehicle speed control.
Model 1985
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V011000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 05/01/1984 to 09/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 2800 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/05/1985 | 02/12/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing. consequences of defect: the cable's inner plastic tube would overheat and soften or melt, impairing throttle operation. an accident could occur if the motorcycle is operated after observing that more effort is required in the throttle twist grip. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a ground cable between the throttle twist grip housing and the common ground on the frame to prevent overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motorcycle.system: stoplight switch ground cable. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V080000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/1984 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 9712 | 07/29/1986 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/20/1986 | 07/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Throttle cable may have been damaged during installation resulting in a bend or a kink or chafing and fraying of the braided wire cable. consequence of defect: throttle operation could be impaired requiring increased effort to open and close the throttle, resulting in loss of throttle control which may lead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace throttle cables, as required, modifying to assure cables cannot bend. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle cable. vehicle description: motorcycles. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-00-021-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030825 | Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% | 12/07/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| There is defective part from the transmission and clutch in the housing . tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| There is defective part from the transmission and clutch in the housing . tt | |||