Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2010 R1200Gs And R1200Rt, 2006-2010 R1200Gs Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S And K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200St, 2008-2009 Hp2 Megamoto, 2006 Hp2 Enduro, 2008-2010 Hp2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200Gt, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, And 2009-2010 K1300Gt Motorcycles. In The Affected Motorcycles, The Rear Wheel Mounting Flange May Crack If The Rear Wheel Mounting Bolts Are Over Tightened.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R 1200 RT
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
15V141000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
If The Rear Wheel Mounting Flange Cracks, The Mounting Bolts May Loosen And The Rear Wheel May Not Remain Secured To The Motorcycle, Causing A Loss Of Stability And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Existing Aluminum Rear Wheel Flange With A Steel One, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 7, 2015. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050127
End Of Manufacture
20100329
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43426
Date Owners Notified
20150507
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20150311