Ohlins Steering Damper: Equipment
Recall 13E034000 · Jun 19, 2013 · Ohlins Racing AB
801
units affected
801
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E034000
- Date
- Jun 19, 2013
- Maker
- Ohlins Racing AB
- Units affected
- 801
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment; Steering
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on BMW S1000RR and R1200R motorcycles. The affected brackets may crack.
What can happen
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, as low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began on July 2, 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ohlins | Steering Damper | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E034000?
1 model: Ohlins Steering Damper (all years), about 801 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E034000?
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began on July 2, 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525.
What can happen?
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, as low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.