NHTSA recall campaign
94V233002
ManufacturerBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEReported1994-11-22Affected2,000 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.
Risk
IF THE BALL JOINT NUT LOOSENS, STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IMPAIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT NUT AND SECURE IT WITH LOCTITE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →