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……… Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 36 Wheels and Tires Recall Campaign 84V – 092 August 1984 36 022 84 (2117) For USA and Canada Only Inspection/Replacement of 19″ Front Cast Alloy Wheels BMW of North America, Inc., has voluntarily initiated a safety related defect recall campaign. The NTHSA-assigned recall campaign number is 84V – 092. This service information outlines the specific procedure for the implementation of this campaign. A copy of the customer letter is attached for your information. VEHICLES AFFECTED Inclusive Dates of Model Model Year Manufacture R60/7 1977 Sept. 1976 – Aug. 1977 R75/7 1977 Sept. 1976 – Aug. 1977 R80/7 1978 – 1980 Sept. 1977 – Aug. 1980 Rl00/7 1977 – 1978 Sept. 1976 – Aug. 1978 Rl00S 1977 – 1980 Sept. 1976 – Aug. 1980 Rl00T 1979 – 1980 Sept. 1978 – Aug. 1980 Rl00RS 1977 – 1982 Sept. 1976 – Oct. 1982 RlO0RT 1978 – 1982 June 1978 – Oct. 1982 RlOOCS 1981 – 1982 Sept. 1980 – Oct. 1982 Rl00 1981 – 1982 Sept. 1980 – Oct. 1982 DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT The potential defect involves the 19″ front cast alloy wheels of the affected vehicles, above. Only cast wheels manufactured prior to 10/82 potentially contain the defect. Due to metal fatigue resulting from vehicle operation (for example, extended mileage, severe wheel loads like rough roads, etc.), it is possible that hairline C~dcka may develop in the area where the spokes join the hub. Continued operation of the motorcycle could result ir. expansion of the cracks and/or development of further cracks in the same area. Eventually, impairment of wheel· operation could occur. ( ( C__ /_ INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT 1. Determine the manufacturing/casting date without removing the wheel from the motorcycle. The location of this mark is at point “X” in the center of the 2. 3 . cross over. If the casting date is 10/82 or later, no further action is necessary. xx Check the casting date shown in normal Arabic numerals on one of the spoke crosses. Do not confuse it with a second, similar manufacturing mark comprising an Arabic and Roman figure. The later designed wheels can also be identified by the support ribs between each main spoke and the hub, see Point “XX” above. If the casting date is 9/82 or before, and has no support ribs between spokes and hub, the wheel has to be exchang-ed. 4. A new inner tube must be installed at our cost when the tire is exchanged. 5. Balan~ing of the entire assembly should be performed and is part of our reimbursement to you. 6 . Use BMW balance weights only: Part No. Weight 36 31 1 235 625 5 gram 36 31 1 235 626 10 gram 36 31 1 240 152 15 gram 36 31 1 235 627 20 gram 36 31 1 240 153 25 gram 36 31 1 235 628 30 gram Clips for balance weights are supplied separately under part No. 36 31 1 235 632. 3 WARRANTY STATUS Reimbursement for this recall campaign will be provided through Campaign Claim submission. Please read section 7 of the Motorcycle Warranty Manual for more information about these special campaign claims. Use defect code: 00 00 36 08 00. Work Package# 1: Visual inspection of a 19″ front cast wheel. Labor: 2 flat rate units. Work Package# 2: Cleaning, visual inspection, replacing and balancing of a 19” front cast wheel. Part Number 36 31 1 238 959 Description Silver 19″ Wheel Labor: 8 flat rate units Sublet: one inner tube (at dealer cost) balance weights Work Package# 3: Quantity 1 Cleaning, visual inspection, replacing and balancing of a 19″ front cast wheel. Part Number 36 31 1 238 960 Description Gold 19″ Wheel Labor: 8 flat rate units Sublet: One inner tube (at dealer cost) balance weights Quantity 1 When a campaign claim is paid to you, you will be requested to return the old wheel to BMWNA, Montvale, New Jersey. Please attach a properly filled out return tag for warranty parts in order to validate the respective claim. Non-return of the old wheel will cause a debit to your account. Note: Do not return the old wheel with the campaign claim. Estimate and order a sufficient supply now so your s~rvice department is ready before we notify your customers. Sincerely, Br;, rOrTa ~Neas AMERICA, INC. (