BMW R1200 GS 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V154000

Make Model Year
BMW R1200 GS 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-04-22 2013-04-22 2013-04-23

Production Dates: 2013-01-09 - 2013-02-08

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.

Consequence

If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations"bmwusa.com.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.