recall information
Recall number
REC-000146
PRA number
2015/14638
Campaign number
00 00 33 42 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
K25-29, K40, K43 & K44 SERIES
Year range
2002 - 2011
Affected units
6,503
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
During maintenance work on brake discs or wheel changes, threaded fasteners might have been overtightened to torques not in compliance with the values set out in the repair instructions or operating instructions.
What are the hazards?
Cracks in the wheel flange can occur as a consequence of overtightening of the threaded fasteners. Under certain conditions, this may lead to fractures of the bolted joint and failure of the rear wheel flange, posing an accident hazard to the rider and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall: 1 800 813 299.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BMW Group Interaction Centre
Contact phone
133 269
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
