2008 BMW K1200 S MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #08V239000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
BMW IS RECALLING 30 MY 2008 K1200 S AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. A SET SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT ITS SPECIFIC LOCATION WITHIN THE OIL DUCT. CONSEQUENTLY, AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL MAY NOT CIRCULATE WITHIN THE ENGINE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2008 BMW K1200 S |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
12/11/2007 - 1/10/2008 |
| Recalled on |
6/3/2008 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/1/2008 |
| # Affected |
39 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
BMW IS RECALLING 30 MY 2008 K1200 S AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. A SET SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT ITS SPECIFIC LOCATION WITHIN THE OIL DUCT. CONSEQUENTLY, AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL MAY NOT CIRCULATE WITHIN THE ENGINE. |
| Consequences |
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE. IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN GEAR, ENGINE SEIZING COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SET SCREW IN THE OIL DUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 BMW K1200 S Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
2008 BMW K1200 S Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 BMW K1200 S Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 BMW K1200 S Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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