BMW Motorrad K Series: Directional Control May Be Impaired
BMW Motorrad K Series Recall Summary BMW Motorrad is recalling approximately 5,360 K Series motorcycles because water can corrode the rear suspension relay lever pivot joint bearings. If the corrosion progresses, the bearings can fail and cause the rear suspension to sag, potentially allowing the rear wheel cover to contact the tire, which could affect speed and steering control. The remedy involves replacing the original relay levers with redesigned ones.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD K SERIES. Units affected: 5,360
- Reason
- Rear suspension relay lever pivot joint bearings may corrode through ingress of water. This can cause stiffness in the bearings and if not attended to over a protracted period the resistance in the bearings can eventually lead to the joints failing and sagging of the suspension to the extent that it will allow the rear wheel cover to lower onto the rear tyre. Should this event occur the speed and possibly the directional control could be impaired. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the original relay levers with re-designed relay levers.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-11-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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