Suspension: frontRecall 13V-154 · 2013 BMW R1200 GS
BMW of North America, LLC recall 13V-154 covers 15 2013 BMW R1200 GS for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.
The risk
If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 9, 2013 to February 8, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.