Report Date
Apr 18, 2014
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
1
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012 through August 2013. Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place.
Safety Consequence
If the output seal ring is pushed out of its proper position, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.