NHTSA Campaign 06V399000

POWER TRAIN

Issued by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · Reported Oct 18, 2006 · 700 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE FINAL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY O-RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY. A LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE LOCATION OF THIS O-RING WHICH IS NEAR THE REAR BRAKE DISC.

Consequence

IF A LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, OIL COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW O-RING IN THE FINAL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW R1200 HP2 2006 700
BMW R1200 S 2007 700

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V399000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.