| NHTSA Record Id: 1645 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: BMW |
| Recalled Component Id: 000014903000105839000000062 |
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| Model Name: F650 CS |
Model Year: 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V140000 |
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| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 2002 |
End date of Manufacturing: Apr, 30 2002 |
| Report For : V |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 522 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Jul, 15 2002 |
Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : BMW of North America, LLC |
Report Received Date: May, 20 2002 |
| Record Creation date : May, 28 2002 |
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| Defect Summary : On certain motorcycles, the screws that attach the rear brake caliper to the rear swing arm were not tightened correctly during assembly. the screws could loosen during vehicle operation and eventually fall-out, allowing the rear caliper to separate from its mount. |
Consequence Summary: If the caliper becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the swing arm, it could disconnect from the brake line, resulting in a loss of rear braking capability and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will check the torque of the rear brake caliper attachment screws and retighten them to the proper value if necessary. owner notification began july 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. |
Recall Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
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