NHTSA Recall 10V488000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V488000; Date: Oct. 8, 2010
This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 BMW K1200 Gt; 2006 BMW K1200 Gt; 2007 BMW K1200 Gt; 2008 BMW K1200 Gt; 2005 BMW K1200 R; 2006 BMW K1200 R; 2007 BMW K1200 R; 2008 BMW K1200 R; 2005 BMW K1200 S; 2006 BMW K1200 S; 2007 BMW K1200 S; 2008 BMW K1200 S; 2009 BMW K1300 Gt; 2010 BMW K1300 Gt; 2011 BMW K1300 Gt; 2009 BMW K1300 R; 2010 BMW K1300 R; 2011 BMW K1300 R; 2009 BMW K1300 S; 2010 BMW K1300 S; 2011 BMW K1300 S
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 11,826
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 30, 2011
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