2013 BMW R1200 GS recall: manual transmission
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 18, 2014. It covers about 1,420 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,420
- reported
- Apr 18, 2014
- owners notified
- Jun 17, 2014
- related complaints
- 2
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012 through August 2013. Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place.
- Risk
- If the output seal ring is pushed out of its proper position, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 14V211000
Affected vehicles
- BMW R1200 GS 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 14V211000
Is there a recall on the 2013 BMW R1200 GS manual transmission?
Yes. Recall 14V211000, reported on April 18, 2014, covers about 1,420 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V211000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
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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