Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The gear wheels in your motorcycle's transmission are like the teeth on a gear that help you shift between different speeds. In some cases, these gears might not be properly seated, causing problems when you shift from 5th to 6th gear.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the gears could crack, making your transmission fail. This could cause the rear wheel to lock, which might make your motorcycle unstable and harder to control, especially on slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect your motorcycle's transmission and replace the gear box if needed – at no cost to you. They'll contact you with a notice, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to get your transmission fixed for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE 3RD AND 4TH TRANSMISSION GEAR (SHIFT) WHEELS MAY NOT BE SECURELY SEATED ON THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM 5TH TO 6TH GEAR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TWO GEARS MAY OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE GEAR WHEELS COULD CRACK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION CAPABILITY, OR, A LOCK OF TRANSMISSION COULD OCCUR. THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK WHICH, DEPENDING UPON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER'S REACTION, COULD AFFECT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #4.
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