BMW Motorrad R1200gs Adventure: Steering Travel May Be Inhibited.
BMW Motorrad is recalling 1,574 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles because fuel tank fasteners can loosen and fall into a position that restricts steering movement during low-speed maneuvering. The affected vehicles were distributed in the United Kingdom. BMW Motorrad will inspect the machines and refit the fuel tank fasteners with thread locking compound on those found to be affected.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD R1200GS ADVENTURE. Units affected: 1,574
- Reason
- It is possible for the threaded fasteners for the fuel tank to work loose and fall to a position where they can inhibit the steering travel. If this happens the directional control will only be affected during low speed manoeuvring. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to inspect and on the machines that are affected refit the fastenings of the front fuel tank mounts after coating with a thread locking compound.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-06-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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