Vehicle recall 08V290000 · July 1, 2008
BMW R 1200 R, R 1200 GS and 1 more model
Due to a material defect in the intermediate shaft of the transmission, the shaft could break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling 46 my 2008 R1200 r, R1200 gs, and R1200 gs adventure motorcycles. Due to a material defect in the intermediate shaft of the transmission, the shaft could break. If this occurred, it is possible for the transmission to seize.
- Consequence
- If this happened, lock-up of the rear tire could occur. It is also possible for the transmission housing to break. If this happened, oil could leak onto the rear whee, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gearbox. The recall began during August 2008. Owners should 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
- 08V290000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2008
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- August 1, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 46
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
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 (2008): 2008
- BMW R 1200 R (2008): 2008
- BMW R1200 GS Adventure (2008): 2008
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