2009 BMW K1300 GT & 2009 BMW K1300 S recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail.
💥 The risk
In such a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine-off/start functions would be rendered inoperative. In some cases, engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on april 6, 2010. 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
- 09V384000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,351
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Owner phone
- 1-800-831-1117
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 6, 2010
- Built
- Nov 1, 2008 – May 31, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also 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 .