Vehicle recall 10V275000 · June 16, 2010
2005-2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
The fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose allowing the bolts to come into contact with the fork leg if the handlebar is turned a significant amount.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2007 r 1200 gs adventure motorcycles manufactured from December 7, 2005 through September 26, 2007. The fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose allowing the bolts to come into contact with the fork leg if the handlebar is turned a significant amount.
- Consequence
- This could limit the travel range of the handlebars which could affect handling and maneuverability of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair motorcycles by further securing the bolts using loctite. The repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 30, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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
- 10V275000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 16, 2010
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,070
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank 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 R1200 GS Adventure (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
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