NHTSA Campaign 08V290000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Issued by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · Reported Jul 1, 2008 · 46 vehicles affected
What's wrong
BMW IS RECALLING 46 MY 2008 R1200 R, R1200 GS, AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENED, LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE COULD OCCUR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING TO BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENED, OIL COULD LEAK ONTO THE REAR WHEE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARBOX. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | R1200 GS | 2008 | 46 |
| BMW | R1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2008 | 46 |
| BMW | R1200 R | 2008 | 46 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V290000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.