BMW Motorrad R1200r: Brake Discs May Become Insecure
Recall Summary BMW Motorrad is recalling 4,122 R1200R, K1200S, and K1200GT motorcycles sold in the United Kingdom because the bolts that hold the front brake disc may loosen over time (in later models) or damage the speed sensor cable (in earlier models). BMW will either replace the bolts and reroute the cable or reroute the cable alone, depending on the model year affected.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD R1200R, BMW MOTORRAD K1200S, BMW MOTORRAD K1200GT. Units affected: 4,122
- Reason
- In later models the bolts retaining the front brake disc may not remain secure for their service life. In earlier models the head of the bolts may damage the speed sensor cable when the machine is ridden. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to 1. (earlier models) fit new threaded fasteners to the brake disc and alter the speed sensor cable routing. 2. (later models) alter the speed sensor cable routing.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-02-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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