BMW due to a material defect in the intermediate shaft of the transmission, the shaft could break.
The short version
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the power train manual transmission. Here is what owners need to know.
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 HAPPENED, LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE COULD OCCUR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING TO BREAK.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARBOX, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-290.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 08V-290 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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