| Recall Date: |
MAY 15, 2006 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Model Affected: |
BMW R 1200 ST |
| Units Affected: |
13200
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 15, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BMW BMW R 1200 ST
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.
Consequence
TEMPORARY LOSS OF ABS BRAKING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A PHYSICAL RESTRICTION, IN THE FORM OF A BANJO BOLT WITH A FLOW RESTRICTOR TO THE BRAKE LINE, AND ON CERTAIN MODELS DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE DISCS OF A SLIGHTLY LARGER THICKNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Units Affected:
13200
Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
| Recall Date: |
APR 24, 2006 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
BMW R 1200 ST |
| Units Affected: |
9260
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
APR 24, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BMW BMW R 1200 ST
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.
Consequence
LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH DURING CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIPS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE ABS SENSOR CABLE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A MORE SECURE CONNECTION TO THE WHEEL CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Units Affected:
9260
Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
| Recall Date: |
APR 27, 2005 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Model Affected: |
BMW R 1200 ST |
| Units Affected: |
500
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
APR 27, 2005
Model Affected:
2005 BMW BMW R 1200 ST
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER OVER THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Units Affected:
500
Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
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