Recall 10V488000: 2005–2008 BMW K1200 GT, 2005–2008 BMW K1200 R, 2005–2008 BMW K1200 S +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 8, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 11,826
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.
The risk
This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
The fix
Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2005 BMW K1200 GT
- 2006 BMW K1200 GT
- 2007 BMW K1200 GT
- 2008 BMW K1200 GT
- 2005 BMW K1200 R
- 2006 BMW K1200 R
- 2007 BMW K1200 R
- 2008 BMW K1200 R
- 2005 BMW K1200 S
- 2006 BMW K1200 S
- 2007 BMW K1200 S
- 2008 BMW K1200 S
- 2009 BMW K1300 GT
- 2010 BMW K1300 GT
- 2011 BMW K1300 GT
- 2009 BMW K1300 R
- 2010 BMW K1300 R
- 2011 BMW K1300 R
- 2009 BMW K1300 S
- 2010 BMW K1300 S
- 2011 BMW K1300 S
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V488000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 30, 2011
- Components
- Suspension:rear (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology