Make : BMW | Model : R1200 GS | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20031102 - 20050303 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V172000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050427 | Date Added to Database: 20050427 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER OVER THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |