Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your motorcycle's rear wheel mounting flange is a critical part that keeps the wheel safely attached to the bike. In some models, this flange can crack if the mounting bolts are over-tightened.
Risk if Unfixed
If the flange cracks, the rear wheel can come loose, making it hard to control the motorcycle. This could cause a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will swap out the aluminum flange for a stronger steel one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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