JULY
2010 --
BMW is recalling certain
2005 through 2009 R 1200 RT
police motorcycles
manufactured from April 2005
through September 2009. The
bracket which supports the
audible signaling device can
break, possibly allowing the
signaling device to fall
from the vehicle and onto
the roadway. Should the
signaling device fall from
the motorcycle while being
driven on the roadways, it
could become an obstacle for
other drivers which may
result in a crash. BMW has
not yet provided the agency
with a remedy plan and
notification schedule.
10V-328
JUNE 2010 -- BMW
is recalling certain model
year 2007 through 2009 R
1200 and K 1200 series
motorcyclesmanufactured 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. If this goes
unnoticed, and the brake
fluid reservoir runs empty,
the front brakes could fail,
increasing the risk of
acrash. 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.
10V-276
JUNE 2010 --
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 F 650 GS and F 800 GS
motorcycles manufactured from September 27, 2007 through March 30, 2009. The
drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time
the drive chain could break. If the broken chain becomes trapped between the
rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a
crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan or a
notification schedule. . 10V-274
JUNE 2010 --
BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2007 R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycles
manufactured from December 7, 2005 through September 26, 2007. The fuel tank
front attachment bolts can work loose allowing the bolts to come into contact
with the fork leg if the handlebar is turned a significant amount. This could
limit the travel range of the handlebars which could affect handling and
maneuverability of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. The
manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan or a
notification schedule. 10V-275
DECEMBER 2009 -
BMW is recalling certain
model year 2009 and 2010
K1300 S and K1300 GT
motorcycles manufactured
between September 11, 2008
and November 19, 2009. Poor
fuel quality may lead to
small deposits within the
throttle bodies. During
engine operation in a low
rpm range, typically near
idle speed (when coming to a
stop) air flow could be
sufficiently restricted and
engine stalling could occur.
Engine stalling could result
in a vehicle crash. BMW will
notify owners and repair the
motorcycles by updating the
engine management software
free of charge. The safety
recall is expected to begin
during January 2010. 09V-471
DECEMBER 2009 - BMW is recalling certain
model year 2008 through 2010
F650 GS and F800 GS
motorcycles manufactured
between January 2008 and
December 2009. During engine
operation, a vacuum is
created in order to draw
fresh air into the canister.
This air then mixes with the
fuel vapors captured by the
canister, and is
subsequently combusted. Due
to the routing of the
ventilation hose, water near
the end of the hose could be
drawn into the charcoal
canister. Water could flow
into the canister causing a
stalling condition
increasing the risk of a
crash. Dealers will inspect
and add an additional hose
and route it such that the
present defect is prevented.
This remedy will be
performed free of charge.
The safety recall is
expected to begin during
January 2010.
09V-499
AUGUST 2009 --
BMW is
recalling certain model year
2006 through 2008 R1200 GS
motorcycles manufactured
between August 2006 and
January 2008. The sealing of
the fuel pump control unit
housing might be
insufficient and water could
intrude into the control
unit housing creating a
humid atmosphere. Under such
conditions, the fuel pump
could corrode and then fail.
Failure of the fuel pump
will cause inadequate fuel
to reach the engine and
cause the engine to stop
running. A loss of engine
power without warning could
increase the risk of a
crash. The manufacturer has
not yet provided the agency
with a remedy or
notification schedule. 09V-319
JULY 2009 --
BMW is
recalling 1,535 MY 2007-2009
R1200RT motorcycles. Due to
routing and assembly
tolerances of the front
brake lines, it is possible
for the lines to be under
strain. In combination with
vibration during riding, the
brake lines could develop a
leak. The level of fluid in
the front brake fluid
reservoir could drop
rendering the front brakes
inoperative. In the event
that only the rear brakes
were operational, severe
loss of control during hard
braking could result. This
could result in a serious
crash. BMW will notify
owners and repair the
motorcycles with new front
brake lines, with modified
routing free of charge. The
safety recall is expected to
begin during August 2009.
BMW's recall campaign no.
R1200 RT. . 09V-256
JUNE 2009 --
BMW is
recalling certain Model Year
2009 K1300 S and K1300 GT
motorcycles manufactured
between October 1, 2008 and
May 1, 2009. In certain
riding conditions involving
increased vibration, the
brake fluid in the front
reservoir can foam. This
could lead to a reduced
braking capability of the
front brake system, possibly
resulting in a crash. The
manufacturer has not yet
provided the agency with a
remedy or notification
schedule. 09V-202
APRIL 2009 --
BMW is recalling model
year 2008 R1200 GS and R1200
GS Adventure motorcycles. In
certain situations, such as
high generator speeds
combined with large demands
for electrical current,
spurious signals could
emerge within the
motorcycle's electrical
system. If this were to
occur, it could affect the
pressure sensor signals of
the anti-lock brake system
(ABS) control unit. If this
happened, the ABS could
switch off; however, in such
a situation, a warning lamp
would illuminate. Normal
braking would still be
available to slow and stop
the motorcycle. Any time
vehicle control is
compromised a crash may.
Dealers will inspect and
repair or replace the
necessary components free of
charge. The recall is
expected to begin during May
2009.
09V-129