If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, 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/1250508-bmw-r1200-gs-2013-recall-suspension · Recall date April 22, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V154000
“BMW R1200 GS (2013) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 22, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250508-bmw-r1200-gs-2013-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 13V154000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V154000).
BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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 13V154000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW R1200 GS (2013) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a BMW R1200 GS (2013) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 13V154000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. 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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