NHTSA Recall # | 67491 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 09V384000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | K1300 S |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 06/04/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/05/09 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/09/09 |
Report created | 05/10/09 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 1351 |
Defect summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail. |
Consequence summary | In such a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine-off/start functions would be rendered inoperative. In some cases, engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on april 6, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |