NHTSA Recall 06V486000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V486000; Date: Dec. 21, 2006
If this happened, motorcycle handling and control would be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 BMW R1200 Gs; 2006 BMW R1200 Gs Adventure
Component: Tires:valve
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 144
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, the tire inflation valve hole in the rim of the cross-spoke wheel which is equipped with the optional tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) was incorrectly manufactured. A leak may develop at this location possibly causing sudden deflation of the tire.
How to Fix:
Dealers will temporarily deactivate the tpm system, remove the corresponding valves and integral tpm sensors, and then replace them with standard valves. When a permanent repair is available, owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in for reactivation of the tpm system and replacement of the integral tpm sensors and valves. The recall began on January 12, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-331-1117.
Recall Notes:
Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 12, 2007
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