NHTSARecalled Feb 5, 1985 · #85V011000
LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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A GROUND FAULT MAY OCCUR IN THE STOPLIGHT SWITCH WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR IN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CABLE'S INNER PLASTIC TUBE WOULD OVERHEAT AND SOFTEN OR MELT, IMPAIRING THROTTLE OPERATION. AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED AFTER OBSERVING THAT MORE EFFORT IS REQUIRED IN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP.
Product details
- Product
- LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
INSTALL A GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP HOUSING AND THE COMMON GROUND ON THE FRAME TO PREVENT OVERHEATING.