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2008 Bmw R1200 Gs ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recall

Read the complete details of this R1200 Gs recall issued on Apr 17, 2009 by the NHTSA, including the number of motorcycles affected, consequence, proposed solution from Bmw, and more.

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Recall ID #9024

Recall ID #9024 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recall Date

APR 17, 2009

Motorcycle Affected

2008 BMW R1200 GS

Summary

BMW IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 R1200 GS AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, SUCH AS HIGH GENERATOR SPEEDS COMBINED WITH LARGE DEMANDS FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT, SPURIOUS SIGNALS COULD EMERGE WITHIN THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD AFFECT THE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNALS OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL UNIT. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ABS COULD SWITCH OFF; HOWEVER, IN SUCH A SITUATION, A WARNING LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE. NORMAL BRAKING WOULD STILL BE AVAILABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE.

Consequence

ANY TIME VEHICLE CONTROL IS COMPROMISED A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Potential Motorcycles Affected

Notes

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

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