Transport CanadaCritical
1986 BMW R80G/STransport Canada Recall #1988001
The official notice
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the lower part (eyelet) of the spring/damper unit which attaches to the rear drive unit, could crack. In extreme circumstances, the spring/damper could detach from the rear drive allowing the rear of the motorcycle to drop onto the rear tire, causing a drag on the tire and possible unstable vehicle handling.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Spring/damper lower eyelet will be replace with a streghtened eyelet.
859 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 881Updated June 10, 2026