BMW K1200 GT, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport and others: Engine and engine cooling

Date

Feb. 23, 2007

Filed by

BMW Of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW K1200 GT (2005, 2006, 2007); BMW K1200 R (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007); BMW K1200 R Sport (2005, 2006, 2007); BMW K1200 S (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Description of the defect

On certain Motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, Can cause Water to accumulate in The Oil Tank, And when The Engine is running, escaping Water Vapor Can condense on The Oil Tank Air bleed Valve. In freezing temperatures, this Water could freeze And block The Air bleed Valve.

Potentially affected

6631

What can happen

It is possible that a Pressure build up in The Oil Tank could cause it to rupture, allowing Oil to leak onto The rear Tire. An Oil leak could cause a Fire. Oil on The rear Tire could cause loss of Control.

Remedy

Dealers will install a New Oil Tank cap containing a Valve to prevent overpressure in The Tank Free of Charge. The recall began on April 10, 2007. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall notes

Customers May 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.

Owner notification date

April 10, 2007

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

07V066000

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.