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Safety recall · 76V164000

Power train: manual transmission BMW recall

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this recall to NHTSA on October 14, 1976. It covers about 520 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V164000
Reported
Oct 14, 1976
Vehicles
520
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

Contacts

Bayerische motoren werke campaign no n/a. Motorcycles. Possibility that ahardening error in the gears could result in breakage of the gear teeth, whichcould cause seizure of the transmission internal gears. If this conditionexists it could possibly result in vehicle crash with no prior warning.(Correct by inspecting and installing new transmission where necessary).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized BMW dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V164000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1977 BMW R100702-
1977 BMW R100RS01-
1977 BMW R100S01-
1977 BMW R60/701-
1977 BMW R75/701-

Questions

Is the 76V164000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V164000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V164000 announced?

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported it to NHTSA on October 14, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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