Recall 10V328000: 2005–2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)

Report received

Jul 20, 2010

Manufacturer

Bmw of north america, llc

Potentially affected

1,900vehicles

Model years

2005–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Bmw is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 r 1200 rt police motorcycles manufactured from april 2005 through september 2009. The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and onto the roadway.

Possible consequence

Should the signaling device fall from the motorcycle while being driven on the roadways, it could become an obstacle for other drivers which may result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will attach two tether cables to the device in order to secure it to the motorcycle in the event the mounting bracket becomes loose. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 2, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)1 complaints
• 2006 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)0 complaints
• 2007 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)0 complaints
• 2008 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)0 complaints
• 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)0 complaints