The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V211000·Announced 2014-04-18

BMW Recalls 2013 R 1200 GS Motorcycles for Transmission Seal Defect

BMW is recalling 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles because transmission pressure may push the output seal out of place, causing oil to leak onto the rear tire and increasing crash risk.

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 (transmission seal) that creates a significant risk of a crash due to oil leaking onto the tire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured between November 2012 and August 2013. The recall involves 1,420 vehicles.

The defect involves pressure inside the transmission that may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of its proper position. If this occurs, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, which increases the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW R 1200 GS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,420

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)

  • R 1200 GS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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