NHTSA recall 09V471000
Engine and engine cooling
BMW K1300 GT and 1 more
Reported Dec 10, 20092,019 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Oct 17, 2008 – Nov 19, 2009
The defect
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 k1300 s and k1300 GT motorcycles manufactured between september 11, 2008 and november 19, 2009. poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. during engine operation in a low rpm range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur.
The risk
Engine stalling could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners and repair the motorcycles by updating the engine management software free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2010. owners may contact BMW toll-free at 1-800-831-1117.