BMW has issued a recall that affects 300,000 R and K series models built between 2003 and 2011 for a replacement rear wheel flange.
The ecumenical recall relates to around 300,000 bikes in total with approximately 23,000 bikes in the UK part of the process that will optically discern BMW supersede the component free of charge.
The recall affects all models of R and K-series bikes including the R1200GS, R1200RT, K1200 and K1300 models in the duration of 2003 and 2011. A full list of models affected can be found at the bottom of this page.
BMW is already in the process of contacting owners who will be notified as anon as possible and offered appointments to get the work done. It seems over tightening the rear wheel flange which mounts the rear brake disc to the swingarm can cause cracks and potential failure.
BMW is cognizant of one failure to date as a result of these cracks composing from over tightening beyond the recommended torque settings.
BMW’s verbal expression reads: “As part of a technical campaign involving motorcycles of the R and K Series engendered between November 2003 and April 2011, BMW will supersede the wheel flange of the rear suspension as a precaution.
“BMW will apprise all owners of the motorcycles affected. For customers the technical campaign is free of charge. Predicated on perpetual quality analyses, it was found that in the case of incorrectly carried-out maintenance work exorbitant torque may be applied to the brake disk bolts or to the nuts when transmuting wheels, contrary to the values designated in the BMW repair injuctive authorizations or operating injuctive authorizations.
“Cracks and damage can occur in the wheel flange as a result of exorbitant torques. BMW has therefore decided to exchange the wheel flange with a more robust part as a precaution.”
The models affected are:
| R 1200 GS |
| R 1200 GS Adventure |
| HP2 Mega Moto |
| HP2 Enduro |
| R1200RT |
| R900RT |
| R1200R |
| R1200ST |
| R1200S |
| HP2 Sport |
| K1200S |
| K1200R Sport |
| K1200R |
| K1200GT |
| K1300S |
| K1300R |
| K1300GT |
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