Motorcycle
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1950/10 |
| Brand | BMW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type K12S (K1200S, K1200GT, K1300S, K1300R, K1300GT), EC type-approval e1*2002/24*0217.Type K12R (K1200R), EC type-approval e1*2002/24*0234 |
| Published | 31 December 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk because the reverse lever bearing on the rear shock strut of the vehicles may become stiff because of corrosion, subsequently causing the reverse lever to crack. If this happens, the vehicle will sink until the rear wheel comes into contact with the mudguard, which could lead to a road accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Vehicles produced between October 2003 and October 2010 are affected.