BMW R75/7, R100RS +3 more: Powertrain

Affects BMW R75/7, R100RS, R60/7, R100/7, R100S · 1977 — about 60 vehicles.

The hazard

POSSIBILITY THAT THREE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HARDENED. DEFECT CAN CAUSE THE GEAR TEETH TO WEAR QUICKLY OR BREAK OFF CAUSING LOCK-UP OF THE TRANSMISSION. R60/7 - 6100001 TO 0068 R75/7 - 6120001 TO 0125 R100/7 - 6140001 TO 0083 R100S - 6160001 TO 0334 R100RS - 6180001 TO 0083

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational