1997 BMW R850
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 BMW R850. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 BMW R850. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. a sheet metal plate mounted to the front of the frame below the instrument cluster can cause the wiring harness to be stretched too tight as the handlebars are turned fully to one side. in addition, the wiring harness IS attached to another harness with a cable tie that IS placed too far forward limiting the handlebar…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The harness wires can be damaged or could break or pull out of the ignition switch. if the harness wires were damaged but not broken or disconnected, the electrical system could be affected while the motorcycle IS being driven. hesitation, misfiring, or "cutting out" could occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the wire tie connecting the two wiring harnesses to a point further back from the original location so that the ignition switch wiring harness has sufficient freedom of movement. also if the wiring harness IS found to be damaged, the ignition switch (with harness) will be replaced.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When making a right turn motorcycle cuts completely off.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering lock/ignition switch wiring
BMW will conduct a safety recall to remove the sheet metal plate and relocate two wiring harnesses so that the ignition wiring harness has sufficient freedom of movement throughout the range of motion of the handlebars.wiring harnesses found damaged, will be replaced.no further action IS necessary.this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030825BMW 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% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
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