Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V154000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V154000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 r1200 gs motorcycles manufactured january 9, 2013, through february 8, 2013 Includes 15 affected units, Front Fork may Loosen, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 r1200 gs motorcycles manufactured january 9, 2013, through february 8, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V154000
Report Received Date: 2013-04-22T00:00:00
Subject: Front fork may loosen
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 15

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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 customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tbet-hpth-993b
NHTSA ID: 13V154000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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