BMW Recalls 2013 R1200 GS Motorcycles Due to Front Fork Bolt Issue
BMW is recalling 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles because a front fork locking bolt may be under-torqued, potentially loosening and hindering rider control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front fork) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured between January 9, 2013, and February 8, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where an insufficient torque on a front fork locking bolt may cause the front fork tube to loosen.
If the fork loosens, it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections free of charge. Owners were notified by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013, so no additional owner notification letter will be issued. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email [email protected] for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW R1200 GS
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 15
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 (1)
- R1200 GS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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