Vehicle recall 08V245000 · June 4, 2008
BMW K 1200 GT and K 1200 S
The fasteners used to secure the front brake-disc may not be long enough to ensure a secure mounting.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling 548 my 2008 K1200 s and gt motorcycles. The fasteners used to secure the front brake-disc may not be long enough to ensure a secure mounting. Over time, these fasteners could loosen. If that happened, the brake disc would no longer be securely mounted.
- Consequence
- Failure to observe the following precautions, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and install a longer front brake disc fasteners and reroute the sensor cable free of charge. The recall began during August 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- 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
- 08V245000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2008
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- August 1, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 548
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
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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