Recall
BMW R 1200 Gs — 14V211000
NHTSA ID
14V211000
Make
BMW
Model
R 1200 Gs
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2014-04-18
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
1,420
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012 through August 2013. Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place.
Consequence
If the output seal ring is pushed out of its proper position, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.