BMW K Series recalls

It is possible that during maintenance work on brake discs and/or wheel changes threaded fasteners might have been over tightened. The over tightening can result in cracks in the wheel flange. In the course of a lengthy service life the cracks can propagate and under worst-case conditions lead to fracture of the bolted join and the wheel separating from the machine. Initially owners will be warned of the concern and when the new components are available the owners will be notified so the components can be replaced.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium wheel flange with a steel flange.

23,427 vehicles · built 4 Dec 2002 to 5 Apr 2011

On certain machines the software data in the Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have to tight a limit on the throttle value signal. In rare cases this can cause the engine to stall and cause the rider to loose control of the machine.

Fix: Recall all affected machines and install new updated software.

• K SERIES: 716 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2011 to 12 Mar 2012
• K SERIES: 716 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2011 to 9 Mar 2012

Foaming of the brake fluid may occur in the brake fluid reservoir of the front brake. It is therefore possible that air can then enter the front braking system and adversely affect the performance of the front brake.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to fit a screen into the brake fluid reservoir.

348 vehicles

Rear suspension relay lever pivot joint bearings may corrode through ingress of water. This can cause stiffness in the bearings and if not attended to over a protracted period the resistance in the bearings can eventually lead to the joints failing and sagging of the suspension to the extent that it will allow the rear wheel cover to lower onto the rear tyre. Should this event occur the speed and possibly the directional control could be impaired.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the original relay levers with re-designed relay levers.

5,360 vehicles · built 29 Oct 2003 to 23 Sep 2010

Foaming of the brake fluid may occur in the brake fluid reservoir of the front brake. It is therefore possible that air can then enter the front braking system and adversely affect the performance of the front brake.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to fit a screen into the brake fluid reservoir.

706 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2008 to 20 Mar 2009

Vibration on a long ride at a constantly high engine speed can under certain circumstances causing foaming of the brake fluid in the reservoir of the front brakes. The possibility therefore of this foaming causing air to enter into the braking system cannot be excluded. Should air enter the system the efficiency of the front brakes can diminish severely dependant upon the volume of air which has entered the system.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the front brake system bled and a damper weight installed in the front brake fluid reservoir.

152 vehicles

It has been identified that frequent short trip usage at low ambient temperatures causes condensation in the engine oil this condenses at the outlet port of the oil-tank breather. If temperature falls below 0 degrees Celsius this may cause condesate to freeze and block the breather line to the oil tank. The engine's lubrication system configuration means that the suction pump's oil delivery rate is higher than that of the delivery pump consequently the over pressure produced can cause the oil tank to rupture allowing oil to escape and contaminate the rear tyre.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the oil tank cap replaced.

2,128 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 22 Jan 2007

In certain exceptional circumstances (constant use of the ABS) it is possible for the ABS to stop functioning. This is as a result of excessive pressure building up in the ABS system.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit modified brake discs which will decrease the volume in the brake system caused by very high temperatures and thereby discourage the 'overpressure' effect.

84 vehicles

In certain exceptional circumstances (constant use of the ABS) it is possible for the ABS to stop functioning. This is as a result of excessive pressure building up in the ABS system.

Fix: To recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a pressure restrictor into the hand brake control hydraulics.

5,575 vehicles

There is a possibility of the ABS sensor cable sagging into a loop in the vicinity of the front brake left caliper following disassembly work i.e. a tyre change. This can result in the sensor cable chafing against the brake disc with the result that the ABS function can fail.

Fix: Recalled machines will be fitted with an additional sensor cable retaining clip.

302 vehicles

Possibility of fuel leakage from the fuel pipe quick release mechanism or clips.

Fix: Recalled machines will be checked for fuel leaks and the O sealing rings replaced. Should the body of the quick release coupling be leaking fuel this also will be replaced.

8,673 vehicles

The circlip which holds the spring loaded thermostatic element in the oil pump housing may work loose and cause oil to leak out and make its way to the rear wheel whilst the motorcycle is ridden and may place safety of rider at risk.

Fix: Recall affected motorcycles and check circlip location. If faulty oil thermostat unit will be replaced.

878 vehicles · built 17 Jan 1997 to 19 Jul 1999