Vehicle recall 08V239000 · June 2, 2008
BMW K 1200 GT and K 1200 S
A set screw may not have been installed at its specific location within the oil duct.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling 30 my 2008 K1200 s and K1200 gt motorcycles. A set screw may not have been installed at its specific location within the oil duct. Consequently, an adequate supply of oil may not circulate within the engine.
- Consequence
- It is possible that connecting rod and crankshaft damage could occur. If this happened, the engine could seize. If the motorcycle was in gear, engine seizing could result in lock-up of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a set screw in the oil duct. The recall began during August 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-331-1117.
- Notes
- Customers may 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
- 08V239000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 2008
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- August 1, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW K 1200 GT (2008): 2008
- BMW K 1200 S (2008): 2008
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