If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225635-bmw-r1200-gs-2017-recall-suspension · Recall date October 7, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V438000
“BMW R1200 GS (2017) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 7, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225635-bmw-r1200-gs-2017-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 17V438000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V438000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V438000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW R1200 GS (2017) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a BMW R1200 GS (2017) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 17V438000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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