Massive BMW Motorrad recall
Across 15 separate models, due to the mounting flange on the rear wheel at risk of cracking if the bolts are over-tightenedBMW Motorrad Australia has fallen into line with other major motorcycle markets around the world by announcing a recall of a wide array of 1200 and 1300cc models sold locally between December 4, 2002 and April 5, 2011.
The recall, issued on April 8, 2015, relates to the possibility of cracks in the wheel flange occurring as a result of over-tightening during maintenance work and/or wheel changes. According to the company, this may "lead to fractures of the bolted joint and failure of the rear wheel flange, posing an accident hazard to the rider and other road users". In other words, the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle…
The recall relates to the following models: R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure, HP2, R 1200 RT, R 1200 R, R 1200 ST, R 1200 S, HP2 Sport, K 1200 S, K 1200 R Sport, K 1200 R, K 1200 GT, K 1300 S, K 1300 R and K 1300 GT.
The model numbers are as follows: K25 (0307/0317), K25/02 (0382/0397), K25/11 (0303/0313), K25/12 (0380/0390), K25/31 (0450/0460), K25/32 (0450/0460), K25MM (0310/0320), K25HP (0369/0389), K26 (0368/0388), K26 (0367/0387), K26/11 (0430/0440), K2611 (0330), K27 (0378/0398), K27/11 (0400/0490), K28 (0328/0338), K29 (0366/0396), K29HP (0458/0468), K40 (0581/0591), K43HV (0585/0595), K43 (0584/0594), K44 (0587/0597), K40/11 (0508/0509), K43/11 (0518/0519) and K44/31 (0538/0539).
Consumers should contact an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall: 1800 813 299.
In America, BMW Motorrad dealers are replacing the existing aluminium rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge.
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