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NHTSARecalled Jun 20, 1986 · #86V080000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL/MOTORCYCLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL/MOTORCYCLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES, AS REQUIRED, MODIFYING TO ASSURE CABLES CANNOT BEND.

View the official CPSC notice