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BMW recalls some K1300GTs and K1300Ss

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 //K1300 s and K1300 gt motorcycles manufactured between September 11, 2008 and November 19, 2009. Poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. during engine operation in a low rpm range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur. 

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / K1300 GT 2009-2010
BMW / K1300 S 2009-2010

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 04, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

09V471000 NHTSA Action Number: PE09052

Component:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2019

Consequence:

ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-201-307-4000.

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.

 

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