2013 BMW R 1200 GS - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V211000
1,420 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2013
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- R 1200 GS
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Potential units affected
- 1,420 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-04-18
What’s the problem?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012 through August 2013. Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place.
What could happen?
If the output seal ring is pushed out of its proper position, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.