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Recall 09V-471

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2009 to 2010 BMW K1300 GT and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling.

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-471
Reported
December 10, 2009
Vehicles affected
2,019 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 k1300 s and k1300 gt motorcycles manufactured between september 11, 2008 and november 19, 2009. Poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. During engine operation in a low RPM range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur.

The risk

Engine stalling could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

BMW will notify owners and repair the motorcycles by updating the engine management software free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact BMW toll-free at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles