2008 Bmw K1200 S Recall
The manufacturer may have issued a recall on this motorcycle model due to safety concerns, defective parts, or a multitude of other reasons. Below are all available 2008 K1200 S recalls announced by the NHTSA and manufacturer with complete details and
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The manufacturer may have issued a recall on this motorcycle model due to safety concerns, defective parts, or a multitude of other reasons. Below are all available 2008 K1200 S recalls announced by the NHTSA and manufacturer with complete details and information to help you have your motorcycle repaired as soon as possible.
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| Recall Date: |
OCT 08, 2010 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
BMW K1200 S |
| Units Affected: |
11826
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 08, 2010
Model Affected:
2008 BMW BMW K1200 S
Summary
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Units Affected:
11826
Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
| Recall Date: |
JUN 04, 2008 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC |
| Model Affected: |
BMW K1200 S |
| Units Affected: |
548
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 04, 2008
Model Affected:
2008 BMW BMW K1200 S
Summary
BMW IS RECALLING 548 MY 2008 K1200 S AND GT MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT BRAKE-DISC MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ENSURE A SECURE MOUNTING. OVER TIME, THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN. IF THAT HAPPENED, THE BRAKE DISC WOULD NO LONGER BE SECURELY MOUNTED.
Consequence
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER'S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A LONGER FRONT BRAKE DISC FASTENERS AND REROUTE THE SENSOR CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Units Affected:
548
Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
| Recall Date: |
JUN 02, 2008 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected: |
BMW K1200 S |
| Units Affected: |
39
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 02, 2008
Model Affected:
2008 BMW BMW K1200 S
Summary
BMW IS RECALLING 30 MY 2008 K1200 S AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. A SET SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT ITS SPECIFIC LOCATION WITHIN THE OIL DUCT. CONSEQUENTLY, AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL MAY NOT CIRCULATE WITHIN THE ENGINE.
Consequence
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE. IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN GEAR, ENGINE SEIZING COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SET SCREW IN THE OIL DUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Units Affected:
39
Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
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