Safety Recall NHTSA · 86V080000 Reported June 20, 1986

Fuel:throttle linkages and control/motorcycle

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 9,712 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86V080000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9,712
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 20, 1986

Defect Summary

Throttle cable may have been damaged during installation resulting in a bend or a kink or chafing and fraying of the braided wire cable. consequence of defect: throttle operation could be impaired requiring increased effort to open and close the throttle, resulting in loss of throttle control which may lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Replace throttle cables, as required, modifying to assure cables cannot bend.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 86V080000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 86V080000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 86V080000?

NHTSA recall 86V080000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on June 20, 1986. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control/motorcycle. The recall affects approximately 9,712 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86V080000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.