Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, The Tire Inflation Valve Hole In The Rim Of The Cross-Spoke Wheel Which Is Equipped With The Optional Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpm) Was Incorrectly Manufactured. A Leak May Develop At This Location Possibly Causing Sudden Deflation Of The Tire.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1200 GS ADVENTURE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V486000
Component Description
Tires:Valve
Effect Of Defect
If This Happened, Motorcycle Handling And Control Would Be Compromised, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Temporarily DeActivate The Tpm System, Remove The Corresponding Valves And Integral Tpm Sensors, And Then Replace Them With Standard Valves. When A Permanent Repair Is Available, Owners Will Be Notified To Bring Their Vehicles In For ReActivation Of The Tpm System And Replacement Of The Integral Tpm Sensors And Valves. The Recall Began On January 12, 2007. Owners May Contact BMW At 1-800-331-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060830
End Of Manufacture
20061012
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
144
Date Owners Notified
20070112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20061221