Report Date
Oct 8, 2010
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Affected Vehicles
21
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BMW | K1200 GT |
| 2005 | BMW | K1200 R |
| 2005 | BMW | K1200 S |
| 2006 | BMW | K1200 GT |
| 2006 | BMW | K1200 R |
| 2006 | BMW | K1200 S |
| 2007 | BMW | K1200 GT |
| 2007 | BMW | K1200 R |
| 2007 | BMW | K1200 S |
| 2008 | BMW | K1200 GT |
| 2008 | BMW | K1200 R |
| 2008 | BMW | K1200 S |
| 2009 | BMW | K1300 GT |
| 2009 | BMW | K1300 R |
| 2009 | BMW | K1300 S |
| 2010 | BMW | K1300 GT |
| 2010 | BMW | K1300 R |
| 2010 | BMW | K1300 S |
| 2011 | BMW | K1300 GT |
| 2011 | BMW | K1300 R |
| 2011 | BMW | K1300 S |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.