NHTSA Recall 01V217000: Frame and members (structure)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,342 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 BMW R1200C.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V217000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | June 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | December 13, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching the upper fork to the frame could then decrease, leading to loosening, and ultimately, breakage of the bolt.
Safety risk
If this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. Owner notification began december 13, 2001. 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 BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V217000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.