NHTSA Recall # | 114921 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V141000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | R 1200 GS |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
Date of notification | 07/05/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/01/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/04/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/03/15 |
Report created | 11/03/15 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 43426 |
Defect 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 summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |