Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BMW | K 1200 S |
| 2005 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2005 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
| 2005 | BMW | R 1200 ST |
| 2006 | BMW | HP2 ENDURO |
| 2006 | BMW | K 1200 GT |
| 2006 | BMW | K 1200 R |
| 2006 | BMW | K 1200 S |
| 2006 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2006 | BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2006 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
| 2006 | BMW | R 1200 ST |
| 2007 | BMW | K 1200 GT |
| 2007 | BMW | K 1200 R |
| 2007 | BMW | K 1200 R SPORT |
| 2007 | BMW | K 1200 S |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 R |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 S |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 ST |
| 2008 | BMW | HP2 MEGAMOTO |
| 2008 | BMW | HP2 SPORT |
| 2008 | BMW | K 1200 GT |
| 2008 | BMW | K 1200 R |
| 2008 | BMW | K 1200 S |
| 2008 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2008 | BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2008 | BMW | R 1200 R |
| 2008 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
| 2009 | BMW | HP2 MEGAMOTO |
| 2009 | BMW | HP2 SPORT |
| 2009 | BMW | K 1300 GT |
| 2009 | BMW | K 1300 S |
| 2009 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2009 | BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2009 | BMW | R 1200 R |
| 2009 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
| 2010 | BMW | HP2 SPORT |
| 2010 | BMW | K 1300 GT |
| 2010 | BMW | K 1300 R |
| 2010 | BMW | K 1300 S |
| 2010 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2010 | BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2010 | BMW | R 1200 R |
| 2010 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
| 2011 | BMW | K 1300 R |
| 2011 | BMW | K 1300 S |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.