NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V275000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Published June 18, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 16, 2010
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2005 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2006 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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