BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE 2006 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall — Campaign 10V275000
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 10V275000. Record: 83138. Vehicle: BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V275000 |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 83138 |
| Make / Model | BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Potentially Affected Units | 2070 |
| Action Date | 2010-08-30 |
| Report Date | 2010-06-16 |
| Notification Date | 2010-06-18 |
| Manufacturing Begin | 2005-12-05 |
| Manufacturing End | 2007-09-26 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |
Official summary
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 R 1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 7, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2007. THE FUEL TANK FRONT ATTACHMENT BOLTS CAN WORK LOOSE ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FORK LEG IF THE HANDLEBAR IS TURNED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT.
Official consequence
THIS COULD LIMIT THE TRAVEL RANGE OF THE HANDLEBARS WHICH COULD AFFECT HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR MOTORCYCLES BY FURTHER SECURING THE BOLTS USING LOCTITE. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Official notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 83138 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V275000 |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer Name | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2005-12-05 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2007-09-26 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 2070 |
| Action Date | 2010-08-30 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Report Date | 2010-06-16 |
| Notification Date | 2010-06-18 |
| Official Summary | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 R 1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 7, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2007. THE FUEL TANK FRONT ATTACHMENT BOLTS CAN WORK LOOSE ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FORK LEG IF THE HANDLEBAR IS TURNED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT. |
| Official Consequence | THIS COULD LIMIT THE TRAVEL RANGE OF THE HANDLEBARS WHICH COULD AFFECT HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR MOTORCYCLES BY FURTHER SECURING THE BOLTS USING LOCTITE. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000036121000890771000000146 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |
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