Recall 85V011000: 1985 BMW K100

Report received

Feb 5, 1985

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

2,800vehicles

Model years

1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing. Consequences of defect: the cable's inner plastic tube would overheat and soften or melt, impairing throttle operation. An accident could occur if the motorcycle is operated after observing that more effort is required in the throttle twist grip.

Remedy

Install a ground cable between the throttle twist grip housing and the common ground on the frame to prevent overheating.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 BMW K1001 complaints