Recall 06V-399
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2 and 1 other model: Power train.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-399
- Reported
- October 18, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 700 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, during assembly, the final-drive assembly o-ring may not have been installed correctly. A leak may occur at the location of this o-ring which is near the rear brake disc.
The risk
If a leak were to occur, oil could come into contact with the rear brake disc, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new o-ring in the final-drive assembly. The recall began on october 27, 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW R1200 HP2 2006
- BMW R1200 S 2007