2004-2006 BMW K1200 R, BMW K1200 S and others recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 15, 2006. It covers about 13,200 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,200
- reported
- May 15, 2006
- owners notified
- Jun 5, 2006
- related complaints
- 29
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.
- Risk
- Temporary loss of ABS braking could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 06V164000
Affected vehicles
- BMW K1200 R 2006 2006
- BMW K1200 S 2005-2006 20052006
- BMW R1200 GS 2004-2006 200420052006
- BMW R1200 RT 2006 2006
- BMW R 1200 ST 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about brakes problems.
2006 BMW K1200 R2005 BMW K1200 S2006 BMW K1200 S2004 BMW R1200 GS2005 BMW R1200 GS2006 BMW R1200 GS2006 BMW R1200 RT2005 BMW R 1200 ST
Questions about recall 06V164000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 BMW K1200 R, BMW K1200 S and others antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?
Yes. Recall 06V164000, reported on May 15, 2006, covers about 13,200 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V164000?
Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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