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Recall 01V-217

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1998 to 1999 BMW R1200C: Structure (frame and members).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-217
Reported
June 26, 2001
Vehicles affected
3,342 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching the upper fork to the frame could then decrease, leading to loosening, and ultimately, breakage of the bolt.

The risk

If this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.

The fix

Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. Owner notification began december 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-[removed], option #4.

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles