2003–2007 BMW K1200 S & 2004–2007 BMW K1200 R + 2 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, CAN cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is running, escaping water vapor CAN condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. In freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve.
💥 The risk
It is possible that a pressure build up in the oil tank could cause it to rupture, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire. An oil leak could cause a fire. Oil on the rear tire could cause loss of control.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V066000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 6,631
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-831-1117
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 10, 2007
- Built
- Apr 30, 2004 – Jan 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.