Motorcycle - R12

What is the danger

The bolts on the front tank supports can loosen, causing the nuts to become detached and the bolts to slip inwards. As a result, a bolt could potentially touch the fork strut. This could limit the steering angle and, at low speed (e.g. manoeuvring), cause an accident.

Measures taken

1. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

Motorcycle

Brand

BMW

Model / type

R1200GS Adventure, EC type approval e1*2002/24*0199. The vehicles in question were manufactured in the period between January 2006 and October 2007.