2005 BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY)

1 recalls — 1 complaints

10V328000 Jul 20, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 RT POLICE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE AUDIBLE SIGNALING DEVICE CAN BREAK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SIGNALING DEVICE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE ROADWAY.
Consequence
SHOULD THE SIGNALING DEVICE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON THE ROADWAYS, IT COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE FOR OTHER DRIVERS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO TETHER CABLES TO THE DEVICE IN ORDER TO SECURE IT TO THE MOTORCYCLE IN THE EVENT THE MOUNTING BRACKET BECOMES LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
1,900 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN Oct 14, 2018
Incident date: Oct 6, 2018
UPON STARTING MY BIKE BEFORE GOING FOR A RIDE, I NOTICED THAT IT DEVELOPED AN EXTREME FUEL LEAK. IT LITERALLY SPRAYS GASOLINE LIKE A LAWN SPRINKLER. I HAVE CHECKED BLOGS ON THIS MATTER AND HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE VIDEO OF MY BIKE DOING THIS IN CASE YOU NEED IT. THI... Read more

BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) across all model years (2005–2009).

5 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY) — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 0 View
2005 (current) 1 1

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