Vehicle recall 15V141000 · March 11, 2015

BMW R 1200 GS, R 1200 RT and 14 more models

In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.

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

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Consequence: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 15V141000
Reported to NHTSA: March 11, 2015
Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Owner notification: May 7, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 43,426
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 15V141000 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.

BMW HP2 Enduro (2006): 2006
BMW HP2 Megamoto (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
BMW HP2 Sport (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
BMW K 1200 GT (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
BMW K 1200 R (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
BMW K 1200 S (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
BMW K 1300 GT (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
BMW K 1300 R (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
BMW K 1300 S (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
BMW K1200 R Sport (2007): 2007
BMW R 1200 GS (2005-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
BMW R 1200 R (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
BMW R 1200 RT (2005-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
BMW R 1200 S (2007): 2007
BMW R 1200 ST (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
BMW R1200 GS Adventure (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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