BMW K75 Recall 87V193: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 87V193, reported December 18, 1987, 4,687 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V193BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem: LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
Risk: IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.
Remedy: REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
Notes: SYSTEM: REAR SPRING/DAMPER UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES