BMW R 1100 S, R 1150 GS, R 1150 GS Adventure and others: Manual transmission

Date

Nov. 27, 2002

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW R 1100 S (2003); BMW R 1150 GS (2003); BMW R 1150 GS Adventure (2003); BMW R 1150 R (2003); BMW R 1150 RS (2003); BMW R 1150 RT (2003)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Power Train › Manual Transmission

Description of the defect

On certain Motorcycles, it is possible that The 3RD And 4TH Transmission Gear (Shift) Wheels May not be securely seated on The intermediate shaft. Consequently, when attempting to shift from 5TH to 6TH Gear, engagement of The two gears May occur simultaneously.

Potentially affected

515

What can happen

If this happens, The Gear Wheels could crack resulting in a loss of Transmission capability, or, a Lock of Transmission could occur. The rear Wheel could Lock which, depending upon traffic And Road conditions, And The Rider's reaction, could affect The stability of The motorcycle.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect The Motorcycles And replace The Transmission Gear box if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during December 2002. Owners Who take their Vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon Service date And do not receive The Free remedy within a reasonable Time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, Option #4.

Recall notes

Also, customers Can contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

Dec. 5, 2002

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

02V319000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.