Recall 03V-483
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2003 BMW R Model: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-483
- Reported
- November 25, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 7,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, the electrical wiring for the oxygen sensor and the ignition lead for the right-hand secondary spark plug have a parallel routing over part of their installation path. The close proximity of these cables may allow the signal from the ignition lead to interfere with the signal from the oxygen sensor wiring.
The risk
As a result, engine hesitation or misfiring could occur, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will re-route the electrical wiring to the oxygen sensor. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-[removed], option #4.
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW R Model 2003