BMW to recall 300,000 Bikes

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BMW to recall 300,000 Bikes

03-12-2015, 11:36 AM

BMW will recall 300,000 R & K bikes.

Here is a report and if you are an original owner look for your recall notice after the 1st of April

BMW recalls 300,000 R and K models

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/march/bmw-recalls-300000-r-and-k-models/

BMW has issued a recall that affects 300,000 R and K series models built between 2003 and 2011 for a replacement rear wheel flange. The global recall relates to around 300,000 bikes in total with approximately 23,000 bikes in the UK part of the process that will see BMW replace the part free of charge. The recall affects all models of R and K-series bikes including the R1200GS, R1200RT, K1200 and K1300 models in the time period of 2003 and 2011. A full list of models affected can be found at the bottom of this page. BMW is already in the process of contacting owners who will be notified as soon as possible and offered appointments to get the work done. It seems over tightening the rear wheel flange which mounts the rear brake disc to the swingarm can cause cracks and potential failure. BMW is aware of one failure to date as a result of these cracks forming from over tightening beyond the recommended torque settings. BMW’s statement reads: “As part of a technical campaign involving

At least they are fixing it even if it took 10+ years

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03-12-2015, 12:25 PM

good point...I got me a new gas flange and now a new real wheel thingy...!!

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