NHTSA recall 10V-488 (10V488000)

suspension recall reported October 8, 2010 - about 11,826 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V488000
Also written as: 10V-488
Reported: October 8, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~11,826
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-488 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

BMW K1200 GT - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

BMW K1200 R - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

BMW K1200 S - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

BMW K1300 GT - 2009, 2010

BMW K1300 S - 2009

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.