NHTSA Recall

[Peter Collins]

Some time ago there was a post advising of a NHTSA recall for "Engine and Engine Cooling", on several BMW '05 models including the RT.

 

My question is, how do I determine if my '05 RT with VIN# WB10388075ZM16654 is included in the recall?

 

Thanks in advance

[John Ranalletta]

Applies to RT and GS

Make : BMW Model : R1200 GS Year : 2005

Build Dates : 20031102 - 20050303

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V172000

Date Owner's Notified: Date Received by ODI: 20050427 Date Added to Databse: 20050427

Manufacturer's Involved: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 500

Summary:

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.

Consequence:

THIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER OVER THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.

Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report

Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

[Peter Collins]

Thanks for the informatin John, however in your quote it only lists the GS, no RT or ST. Recalls I've seen in the past include a begining and ending VIN #.

[Paul Mihalka]

I think in this case it includes ALL R1200GS bikes built in the date range. A lot of GS bikes were built before the other R1200 bikes went into production.

[Blue Beemer Dude]

My question is, how do I determine if my '05 RT with VIN# WB10388075ZM16654 is included in the recall?

 

Call the dealer! They will know.

 

 

Michael

[CraCol]

It included my R1200RT (bought in April).. They place a couple of shields around the cables to prevent something getting wedged in there..