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2008 BMW R 1200 GS WHEELS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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WHEELS Safety Recalls

High Priority #15V141000 Plain English
Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The lug nuts on your motorcycle attach the rear wheel to the bike. In some BMW models from 2005-2011, the metal plate that holds these nuts can crack if overtightened, which could cause the nuts to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the metal plate cracks, the nuts could work loose while you're riding, and the rear wheel might come off, making it hard to control the bike and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the aluminum plate with a stronger steel one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2015 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW R 1200 GS 2008 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall

Other BMW R 1200 GS Years

2014
1 recall
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
2 recalls
2004
1 recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS recall for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS? (Campaign #15V141000)

The lug nuts on your motorcycle attach the rear wheel to the bike. In some BMW models from 2005-2011, the metal plate that holds these nuts can crack if overtightened, which could cause the nuts to come loose. If the metal plate cracks, the nuts could work loose while you're riding, and the rear wheel might come off, making it hard to control the bike and increasing the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the aluminum plate with a stronger steel one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2015 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.