BMW R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure, R1200 R 2008 Motorcycles

Note: This is a new recall and is in addition to the BMW motorcycle recalls listed here.

Make / Models :		Model/Build Years:
BMW / R1200 GS		2008
BMW / R1200 GS ADVENTURE		2008
BMW / R1200 R		2008
Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC		Mfr’s Report Date : JUN 16, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V290000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 46

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING 46 MY 2008 R1200 R, R1200 GS, AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENED, LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE COULD OCCUR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING TO BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENED, OIL COULD LEAK ONTO THE REAR WHEEL. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER’S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARBOX. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

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.