Recall 15V-141: 2006 BMW HP2 Enduro, 2008–2009 BMW HP2 Megamoto and 14 more
BMW of North America, LLC recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 2015, covering about 43,426 vehicles.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
The risk
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V141000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW HP2 Enduro | 2006 | All years |
| BMW HP2 Megamoto | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| BMW HP2 Sport | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| BMW K 1200 GT | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| BMW K 1200 R | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| BMW K 1200 R Sport | 2007 | All years |
| BMW K 1200 S | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| BMW K 1300 GT | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| BMW K 1300 R | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW K 1300 S | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW R 1200 GS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| BMW R 1200 GS Adventure | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| BMW R 1200 R | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| BMW R 1200 RT | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| BMW R 1200 S | 2007 | All years |
| BMW R 1200 ST | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-141?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
How is recall 15V-141 fixed?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.