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BMW due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.

NHTSA campaign 13V-154 · Reported April 22, 2013 · 15 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW R 1200 GS
VEHICLES AFFECTED
15
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the suspension front. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-154.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013BMW R 1200 GS

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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