Motorcycle - R12
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1048/10 |
| Brand | BMW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | R1200GS Adventure, EC type approval e1*2002/24*0199. The vehicles in question were manufactured in the period between January 2006 and October 2007. |
| Published | 9 July 2010 |
Risk Description
The bolts on the front tank supports can loosen, causing the nuts to become detached and the bolts to slip inwards. As a result, a bolt could potentially touch the fork strut. This could limit the steering angle and, at low speed (e.g. manoeuvring), cause an accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Motorcycle