Recall ID #55421 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Recall Date JUL 01, 2008
Component POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Motorcycle Affected R1200 GS
Potential Motorcycles Affected 46 Recall Details
Recall Date
JUL 01, 2008
Motorcycle Affected
2008 BMW R1200 GS
Summary
BMW IS RECALLING 46 MY 2008 R1200 R, R1200 GS, AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENED, LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE COULD OCCUR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING TO BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENED, OIL COULD LEAK ONTO THE REAR WHEE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARBOX. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
46
Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LL
Recall Date JUL 01, 2008
Component POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Motorcycle Affected R1200 GS
Potential Motorcycles Affected 46 Recall Details
Recall Date
JUL 01, 2008
Motorcycle Affected
2008 BMW R1200 GS
Summary
BMW IS RECALLING 46 MY 2008 R1200 R, R1200 GS, AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENED, LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE COULD OCCUR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING TO BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENED, OIL COULD LEAK ONTO THE REAR WHEE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARBOX. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
46
Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LL
