BMW of North America, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1987

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by BMW of North America, LLC in 1987. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 18, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:MOTORCYCLE REAR

LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.

NHTSA ID: 87V193000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 4,687

Consequence Summary:

IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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