Bmw R Series 1985

Model R Series made in 1985 by Bmw got 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
88V192000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 07/01/1984 to 11/01/1988V (Vehicle)621204/25/1989ODIBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE12/13/198812/22/1988
Defect SummaryPlastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure.
Consequence SummaryBrake light would not function; thus, a crash involvinganother vehicle could occur.
Corrective SummaryModify front hand brake lever; place a cap on rear brake stop bolt; and replace front and rear brake light switches with newer switch.
NotesSystem: front/rear brake light switch.vehicle description: motorcycles.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SB-00-021-0711/01/200710030825Bmw 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

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA88037BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE07/22/198803/09/1989REAR BRAKE LIGHTS88V192000
 There is no summary currently available
PE88057BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE06/01/198807/22/1988BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available