BMW R1200 GS 2010: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V141000

Make Model Year
BMW R1200 GS 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-07 2015-03-11 2015-03-11

Production Dates: 2004-01-06 - 2010-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43426

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.