1985 BMW R SERIESBmw R Series 1985

Complaint Information: Recalls, Investigations, Service Bulletins, Recall Investigations, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 27303 [USA]: Brake light would not function; thus, a crash involvinganother vehicle could occur.
    Plastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure.
    modify front hand brake lever; place a cap on rear brake stop bolt; and replace front and rear brake light switches with newer switch.
    system: front/rear brake light switch.Vehicle description: motorcycles.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • MC50349142 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bluetooth issues between navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
  • SB-00-021-07 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%
Known Recall Investigations
  • Rear brake lights investigation as of 19880722

    Summary: bmw north america has no reports of front brake switch failure. The k-model has warning light if either switch fails. The r-model has no warning light. A few rear switch failures have been repor- ted to bmw. Upgrade the pe to an ea on r-model only.

  • Brake light failure investigation as of 19880601

    Summary: bmw north america has no reports of front brake switch failure the k-model has warning light if either switch fails. The r-model has no warning light. A few rear switch failures have been reported to bmw. Upgrade the pe on the r-model only.

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