OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
00E040000
Suspension:rear
Reported Jul 14, 2000 · KONI NORTH AMERICA
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE SHOCK ABSORBERS, PART NO. 2615-1019, SOLD EXCLUSIVELY FOR BMW MOTORCYCLE APPLICATIONS MANUFACTURED JUNE 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1999. THE SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON ROD COULD BEND OR BREAK AT THE ADJUSTER THUMBWHEEL.
Consequence
IF THE PISTON ROD BREAKS, THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN LOSE FUNCTION AND ADVERSELY AFFECTING HANDLING AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH.
Remedy
KONI WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SHOCK ABSORBERS FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY 2000.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 KONI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-922-2616 (EXT. 16).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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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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