Vehicle recall 10V328000 · July 20, 2010
2005-2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)
The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and onto the roadway.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 r 1200 rt police motorcycles manufactured from April 2005 through September 2009. The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and onto the roadway.
- Consequence
- Should the signaling device fall from the motorcycle while being driven on the roadways, it could become an obstacle for other drivers which may result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will attach two tether cables to the device in order to secure it to the motorcycle in the event the mounting bracket becomes loose. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 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
- 10V328000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2010
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
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