Over 15,000 recall notices are being released to customers from BMW’s Motorrad division for three different problems. Owners of BMW’s 2007-2008 K 1200GT; 2007-2009 R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure, R 1200 R, R 1200 RT and 2007 R 1200 ST are being sent recalls for an issue involving the front brake line. It could develop stress cracks and leaks, leading to the loss of braking performance. Additionally, the 2007 and 2008 G 650 models (X Country, X Moto and X Challenge) are in recall for a roll-gear pin that could dislodge/jam itself between the drive chin and rear sprocket. The third notice is the potential drive chain failure due to improper manufacturing on the 2009 and 2009 F 650 GS and F 800 GS.
Source: NHTSA
| Vehicle Make / Model: |
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Model Year(s): |
| BMW / K 1200 GT |
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2007-2008 |
| BMW / R 1200 GS |
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2007-2009 |
| BMW / R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
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2007-2009 |
| BMW / R 1200 R |
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2007-2009 |
| BMW / R 1200 RT |
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2007-2009 |
| BMW / R 1200 ST |
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2007 |
| Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 15, 2010 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V276000 |
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15532 |
Summary:
 BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK. |
Consequence:
IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A “SLEEVE” ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. |
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 . |
| Vehicle Make / Model: |
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Model Year(s): |
| BMW / G 650 X US CHALLENGE |
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2007 |
| BMW / G 650 X US COUNTRY |
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2007-2008 |
| BMW / G 650 X US MOTO |
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2007 |
| Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 15, 2010 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V273000 |
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: POWER TRAIN |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: |
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 G 650 X COUNTRY, G 650 X CHALLENGE, AND G650 X MOTO MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 29, 2006 THROUGH MAY 19, 2008. OVER TIME, THE ROLL GEAR PIN’S MOUNTING ATTACHMENT COULD BREAK. |
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR FRAGMENTS OF THE ATTACHMENT TO BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE DRIVE CHAIN AND THE REAR SPROCKET. THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY PLAN OR A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. |
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 . |
