NHTSA recall 08V-239 (08V239000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported June 2, 2008 - about 39 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V239000
Also written as: 08V-239
Reported: June 2, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~39
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING 30 MY 2008 K1200 S AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. A SET SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT ITS SPECIFIC LOCATION WITHIN THE OIL DUCT. CONSEQUENTLY, AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL MAY NOT CIRCULATE WITHIN THE ENGINE.

Why it is dangerous

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE. IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN GEAR, ENGINE SEIZING COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SET SCREW IN THE OIL DUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-239 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW K1200 GT - 2008

BMW K1200 S - 2008

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