2005 BMW R1200 RT MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #05V172000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2005 BMW R1200 RT |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/10/2004 - 3/3/2005 |
| Recalled on |
4/27/2005 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/10/2005 |
| # Affected |
500 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER OVER THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 |
2005 BMW R1200 RT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 BMW R1200 RT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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