Vehicle recall 09V384000 · September 29, 2009
BMW K 1300 GT and K 1300 S
The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail.
- Consequence
- In such a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine-off/start functions would be rendered inoperative. In some cases, engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on April 6, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 09V384000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 2009
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 6, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,351
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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 1300 GT (2009): 2009
- BMW K 1300 S (2009): 2009
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