Brake lights: switchRecall 85V-011 · 1985 BMW K100
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 85V-011 covers 2,800 1985 BMW K100 for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V011000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
INSTALL A GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING AND THE COMMON GROUND ON THE FRAME TO PREVENT OVERHEATING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE.SYSTEM: STOPLIGHT SWITCH GROUND CABLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.