Ride Slow Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Apologies if this is old news: BMW recalls nearly 49,000 motorcycles for faulty rear wheel flangePublish Date: Mar 27, 2015 . WESTWOOD, N.J. - BMW of North America is recalling nearly 49,000 motorcycles from the 2005 through 2010 model years, because the rear-wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are overtightened, creating a crash hazard. The recall affects model year •2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT •2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure •2007-2010 R1200R •2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport •2005-2007 R1200ST •2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto •2006 HP2 Enduro •2008-2010 HP2 Sport •2005-2008 K1200S •2006-2008 K1200R and K1200GT •2009-2011 K1300S •2010-2011 K1300R, and •2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash. BMW is notifying owners. Dealers are asked to replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 21. Link to comment
Mike Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'd heard this was coming, but did not know of the expected recall date. Thanks for sharing this info. Link to comment
DiggerJim Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Ft Lauderdale BMW is replacing my final drive due to a on road failure last month during an IBA ride. I asked about the recall and they told me that it was a couple of weeks away but because I was getting the new drive I'd also get the new flange when they finish the bike up next week. Saves me a trip to Max's this summer. If your bike is in the shop for any pre-season work it might be worth it to ask if they could do this for you at the same time. Link to comment
kltk165 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I could be wrong, but, I thought I read somewhere that they were recalling bikes "built" through sometime in 2011. I have a 2011 built in October 2010. Link to comment
mneblett Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Give your VIN to your dealer -- they can tell you for certain. Link to comment
TXR1200ST Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 just checked my R1200ST, and it is not on the recall for the flange, unless it has not been released yet. Link to comment
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