Skip to content
AnyRecalls

Vehicle recall 10V488000 · October 8, 2010

BMW K 1200 GT, K 1200 R and 4 more models

The bearings could be subject to corrosion.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.
Consequence
This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. 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
10V488000
Reported to NHTSA
October 8, 2010
Filed by
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification
March 30, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
11,826
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 10V488000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.