NHTSA recall 06V399000
Power train
BMW R1200 HP2 and 1 more
Reported Oct 18, 2006700 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Aug 1, 2005 – Aug 31, 2006
The defect
On certain motorcycles, during assembly, the final-drive assembly o-ring may not have been installed correctly. a leak may occur at the location of this o-ring which IS near the rear brake disc.
The risk
If a leak were to occur, oil could come into contact with the rear brake disc, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a new o-ring in the final-drive assembly. the recall began on october 27, 2006. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.