Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 94V-233 · 1994–1995 BMW R1100 RS
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 94V-233 covers 2,000 1994–1995 BMW R1100 RS for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V233001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK.
The risk
CRACKED HANDLEBARS CAN EVENTUALLY BREAK AFFECTING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBARS AND RELATED ATTACHMENT PARTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING: YOKE (MOTORCYCLE).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 February 1, 1993 to November 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.