BMW Motorrad F Series: Rear Brake Caliper Retaining Screws May Not Be To The Correct Torque
BMW Motorrad is recalling 727 F Series motorcycles because the rear brake caliper retaining screws may not have been tightened to the correct torque at the factory. If not corrected, the caliper could become loose and potentially cause the rear wheel to lock. The recall affects motorcycles distributed in the United Kingdom, and BMW Motorrad will check and properly tighten the screws on affected machines.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD F SERIES. Units affected: 727
- Reason
- It is possible that a number of machines have been released from the factory with the securing screws of the rear brake caliper not tightened to the correct torque. Should this situation not be rectified the caliper may would become insecure with the attendant possibility that the rear wheel could lock. Remedy: Recall affected machines and check the tightening torque of the caliper retaining screws.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2003-11-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1960b145-384d-4ea3-9087-636dc3f0a8ca