Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The lug nut studs on your motorcycle are the bolts that hold your rear wheel in place. In certain BMW models, if you overtighten these studs, the metal could crack.
Risk if Unfixed
If the metal cracks, the rear wheel could come loose while you're riding, making it hard to control the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the weak aluminum studs with stronger steel ones at no charge to you. This is a free repair, and you'll get a notice when it's time to schedule the fix.
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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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