NHTSARecalled Apr 18, 2014 · #14V211000
Transmission Seal may Dislodge and Leak Oil
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012 through August 2013. Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place. If the output seal ring is pushed out of its proper position, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Transmission Seal may Dislodge and Leak Oil
- 1200 GS
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Model numbers
- 1200 GS
- UPCs
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What you should do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.