1989 BMW R Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 BMW R Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 BMW R Series. Newest first.
Plastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake light would not function; thus, a crash involvinganother vehicle could occur.
Remedy
Modify front hand brake lever; place a cap on rear brake stop bolt; and replace front and rear brake light switches with newer switch.
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.
- 10147848Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
- 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.
Every BMW R Series model year
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