BMW R1200 R 2008: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
| Make : BMW | Model : R1200 R | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2006-08-30 - 2010-02-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V141000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-05-07 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-03-11 | Date Added to Database: 2015-03-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 43426 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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