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
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V192000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 07/01/1984 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 6212 | 04/25/1989 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/13/1988 | 12/22/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Plastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake light would not function; thus, a crash involvinganother vehicle could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Modify front hand brake lever; place a cap on rear brake stop bolt; and replace front and rear brake light switches with newer switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front/rear brake light switch.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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA88037 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/22/1988 | 03/09/1989 | REAR BRAKE LIGHTS | 88V192000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88057 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/01/1988 | 07/22/1988 | BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||