Vehicle recall 06V104000 · April 4, 2006
BMW R 1200 GS, R1200 HP2 and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles, the clutch components could become loose while the motorcycle is being operated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the clutch components could become loose while the motorcycle is being operated.
- Consequence
- If this happened, the components could exit through the engine casting increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new clutch components free of charge. All motorcycles are located at dealers. No motorcycles have been sold to customers.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V104000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 2006
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 20, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 453
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW R 1200 GS (2006): 2006
- BMW R 1200 RT (2006): 2006
- BMW R1200 HP2 (2006): 2006
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