EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Bmw “R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure, HP2 Mega Moto, HP2 Enduro, R1200RT, R900RT, R1200R, R1200ST, R1200S, HP2” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0403/15
Summary
null During servicing of brake discs or when wheels are changed, the bolts may be tightened with excessive tightening torque. Cracks may appear in the wheel flange as a result. The cracks may, in the worst-case scenario, lead to the bolts breaking.
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Product
Motorcycle — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure, HP2 Mega Moto, HP2 Enduro, R1200RT, R900RT, R1200R, R1200ST, R1200S, HP2 · Types: R12, RHP2, R12T, R1ST, R12S, K12S, K12R;Type-approvals: e1*2002/24*0199*, e1*2002/24*0254*, e1*2002/24*0228*, e1*2002/24*0230*, e1*2002/24*0284*, e1*2002/24*0217*, e1*2002/24*0234*, e1*2....
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: Vehicles manufactured between 4 December 2002 and 5 April 2011 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null During servicing of brake discs or when wheels are changed, the bolts may be tightened with excessive tightening torque. Cracks may appear in the wheel flange as a result. The cracks may, in the worst-case scenario, lead to the bolts breaking.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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