BMW K1200 GT, K1200 R, K1200 S and others: Rear

Date

Oct. 8, 2010

Filed by

BMW Of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW K1200 GT (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008); BMW K1200 R (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008); BMW K1200 S (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008); BMW K1300 GT (2009, 2010, 2011); BMW K1300 R (2009, 2010, 2011); BMW K1300 S (2009, 2010, 2011)

Component

Suspension › Rear

Description of the defect

BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of The Link lever.

Potentially affected

11826

What can happen

This could affect The handling of The motorcycle increasing The risk a driver May lose Control of The Vehicle resulting in a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners And dealers will repair The Vehicles Free of Charge. The Safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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 <a href=HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov>HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov</a> .

Owner notification date

March 30, 2011

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

10V488000

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.