BMW R1200 GS: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Date

June 22, 2004

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW R1200 GS (2005)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Description of the defect

On certain Motorcycles, The integral anti-Lock Brake System (Iabs) sensor sealing o-ring Connection at The rear Axle housing May be damaged. An Oil leak May develop.

Potentially affected

99

What can happen

If this happens, Oil could contact The rear Wheel And The rear Wheel Brake disk, And The Rider May not be able to Control The motorcycle. A crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace The rear Wheel iabs sensor sealing o-ring. The recall began July 14, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall notes

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

Owner notification date

July 14, 2004

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

04V297000

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.