What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2010395
- Recall date
- 3 November 2010
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- K1200s, K1200gt, K1200r, K1300s, K1300r, K1300gt
- Model years
- 2005 to 2010
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 1,496
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain motorcycles, due to environmental conditions, the bearings of the link lever attached to the rear strut could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever. Over time, if the corrosion became significant, restriction of movement of the link lever could occur. This could affect handling of the motorcycle. In an extreme case, this could result in the connecting rod breaking by a bending force, causing the rear wheel to decelerate by contact with the inner fender. This could lead to a crash depending on traffic, road conditions and rider's reactions. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear suspension relay lever.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2010395.