Investigation DP12001: 1999–2005 BMW K1200LT

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jan 20, 2012

Closed

Jun 20, 2013

Model years

1999–2005

Subject

M/C final drive ball bearing failure

Component: Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

Summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation into model year (MY) 1998-2009 BMW KLT series motorcycles for final drive bearing failures.The petitioner asked NHTSA to issue an order that [BMW] be required to recall the affected models for inspection ofcomponent wear and proper assembly of the [final drive] bearing.ODI has reviewed the petition, assessed relevant consumer complaints, and gathered other data in the course of investigating this issue.Based on its review, ODI does not believe that a safety-related defect trend currently exists for final drive bearing failures in the subject motorcycles.Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied.However, the agency will continue to monitor information related to this issue and will take further action if warranted.For detailed information, see the Federal Register notice: https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-13779.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2005 BMW K1200LT19 complaints
• 2003 BMW K1200LT21 complaints
• 2002 BMW K1200LT37 complaints
• 2001 BMW K1200LT25 complaints
• 2000 BMW K1200LT51 complaints
• 1999 BMW K1200LT50 complaints