Investigation PE09052: 2009 BMW K1300 GT

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 6, 2009

Closed

Jan 4, 2010

Model years

2009

Subject

Motorcycle stalling

Component: Vehicle speed control

Summary

The subject motorcycles may stall due to restricted airflow within the air intake system during low rpm engine operation, typically while shifting and/or decelerating.bmw is recalling the subject motorcycles (09v-471) to update the engine managment software.additionally, bmw will include model year 2010 k300s/gt models.with that recall, submitted in lieu of responding to our information request, this pe is closed.

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

• 2009 BMW K1300 GT47 complaints