recall information
Recall number
REC-005379
Campaign number
00 00 33 39 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
K1200 GT, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, K1200 S, K1300 GT, K1300 R, K1300 S
Year range
2004 - 2010
Affected units
1,536
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The pivot mount of the relay lever on the rear spring strut can become stiff on account of corrosion. This can be the result of moisture penetrating the assembly (e.g. road spray, water from cleaning the motorcycle with steam cleaner/power hose, riding in winter, severe dirtying).
What are the hazards?
The problem can progress to the stage at which the relay lever might break. The possibility of a safety-critical situation occurring could not then be excluded.
What should consumers do?
A complete repair set must be installed on each motorcycle in the VIN range affected. Simply replacing the spray-protection clip does not suffice, even if the motorcycle is already fitted with a relay lever bearing the updated part number.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
