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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
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UPCs
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What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice