NHTSA recall 05V-172 (05V172000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported April 27, 2005 - about 500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V172000
Also written as: 05V-172
Reported: April 27, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~500
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER OVER THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-172 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

BMW R 1200 ST - 2005

BMW R1200 GS - 2005

BMW R1200 RT - 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.