Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 91V-107 · BMW vehicles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 91V-107 covers 1,122 BMW vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V107000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST FUEL TANK OR SPEEDOMETER CABLE RESULTING IN SCUFFING AND SUBSEQUENT WEARING ON BRAKE LINES OUTER SURFACE WHICH COULD CAUSE A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK DUE TO THE DAMAGED LINES IMPAIRS BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
The fix
A SPIRAL HOSE TO PROTECT THE BRAKE LINE FROM CONTACT WILL BE INSTALLED, AS WELL AS A HOSE CLAMP AND SUPPORT, SO BRAKE LINE WILL NOT CHANGE.
SYSTEM: BRAKE LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LARGE MOTORCYCLES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1987 to September 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.