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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V275000

2005 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure | 2006 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure | 2007 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Published June 18, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 16, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V275000, published June 18, 2010 and initiated June 16, 2010. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2005 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure | 2006 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure | 2007 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR MOTORCYCLES BY FURTHER SECURING THE BOLTS USING LOCTITE. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2005 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2006 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2005 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure | 2006 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure | 2007 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V275000 on June 18, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR MOTORCYCLES BY FURTHER SECURING THE BOLTS USING LOCTITE. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: R 1200 GS ADVENTURE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)