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Steering Published 16 Mar 1995 Ref JP-1205500

BMW: Handlebar

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — steering. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
16 Mar 1995
Units affected
1025
Reference
JP-1205500

Affected vehicles

BMW BMW R 1100 RS 1993–1994

Hazard

The joint between the pipe and holder that constitute the handlebar of the steering device has improper machining precision. If use continues in this condition, vibration during operation may cause looseness at the joint, and in the worst case, cracks may develop at the handlebar joint, potentially compromising steering stability.
Show original (日本語)
かじ取り装置のハンドルバーを構成するパイプとホルダーのかん合部において、加工精 度の不適切なものがあり、このままの状態で使用を続けると、走行中の振動等により、当 該かん合部にガタが生じ、最悪の場合、当該ハンドルバーのかん合部に亀裂が入り、操縦 安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the handlebar with a corrective part on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該ハンドルバーを対策品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice