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2009-2010 BMW K1300 GT and BMW K1300 S recall: engine and engine cooling

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 10, 2009. It covers about 2,019 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,019
reported
Dec 10, 2009
owners notified
Feb 22, 2010
related complaints
74

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 k1300 s and k1300 gt motorcycles manufactured between september 11, 2008 and november 19, 2009. Poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. During engine operation in a low RPM range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur.
Risk
Engine stalling could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Bmw will notify owners and repair the motorcycles by updating the engine management software free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact bmw toll-free at 1‑800‑831‑1117.

Recall number 09V471000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 74 complaints about engine problems.

2009 BMW K1300 GT2010 BMW K1300 GT2009 BMW K1300 S2010 BMW K1300 S

Questions about recall 09V471000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 BMW K1300 GT and BMW K1300 S engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 09V471000, reported on December 10, 2009, covers about 2,019 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V471000?

Bmw will notify owners and repair the motorcycles by updating the engine management software free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact bmw toll-free 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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