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BMW K75 Recall 86V080: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 86V080, reported June 20, 1986, 9,712 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V080BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
THROTTLE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A BEND OR A KINK OR CHAFING AND FRAYING OF THE BRAIDED WIRE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPAIRED REQUIRING INCREASED EFFORT TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE THROTTLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES, AS REQUIRED, MODIFYING TO ASSURE CABLES CANNOT BEND.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Affected vehicles

BMW K10019851986
BMW K751986