BMW Recalls 2005-2011 Motorcycles Due to Rear Suspension Bearing Corrosion
BMW is recalling specific 2005-2011 motorcycles because rear suspension bearings may corrode, potentially affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension bearings) that could lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles due to a defect in the rear suspension system. The affected models include the K1300 S, K1300 R, K1300 GT, K1200 R, K1200 GT, and K1200 S. The recall covers a total of 11,826 vehicles.
The defect involves bearings in the rear suspension that could be subject to corrosion. This corrosion could lead to reduced movement of the link lever, which may affect the handling of the motorcycle. Reduced handling increases the risk that a driver may lose control of the vehicle, potentially resulting in a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW K1300 S, K1300 R, K1300 GT, K1200 R
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 11,826
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- K1300 S
- K1300 R
- K1300 GT
- K1200 R
- K1200 GT
- K1200 S
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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