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1986 BMW R80 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.

    Possible Effects

    IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.

    Action

    REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: REAR SPRING/DAMPER UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1985-10-01 - 1987-03-01

    Vehicles Affected

    4687

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