Recall 88V192000: 1985–1989 BMW R Series

Report received

Dec 13, 1988

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

6,212vehicles

Model years

1985–1989

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

Plastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure.

Possible consequence

Brake light would not function; thus, a crash involvinganother vehicle could occur.

Remedy

Modify front hand brake lever; place a cap on rear brake stop bolt; and replace front and rear brake light switches with newer switch.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 BMW R Series0 complaints
• 1986 BMW R Series0 complaints
• 1987 BMW R Series0 complaints
• 1988 BMW R Series0 complaints
• 1989 BMW R Series0 complaints