BMW Motorrad R1200gs Adventure: Front Suspension Could Fail

BMW Motorrad R1200GS Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 21,858 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles because the front fork tubes can develop internal damage that may cause the seal plug to loosen over time. This can result in oil leaks, noise, and poor handling, and in severe cases may compromise braking or steering control. Affected owners in the United Kingdom will have their bikes fitted with an additional fork reinforcement or have the fork tubes replaced if damage is too extensive.

Recalling firm

BMW MOTORRAD UK

Product

Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD R1200GS ADVENTURE, BMW MOTORRAD R1200GS. Units affected: 21,858

Reason

The fixed fork tube can suffer preliminary damage due to unusual incidents with momentary high stress without the user noticing the damage. Through longer usage with high stress the pressed in seal plug can loosen. This usually leads to oil leaks a clacking noise as well as increasingly imprecise drivability. If these signals are not perceived or ignored and further high stress incidents occur the plug may become completely loose. Subsequently critical driving conditions cannot be ruled out. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and retrofit with an additional fixed...

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-07-10

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b98fada7-126c-4d0b-89cd-3440ae5fc4bc