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NHTSA Recall 06V104000: Clutch assembly (power train)

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 453 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW R1200 GS.

453
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2006
owners notified (April 20)
NHTSA campaign06V104000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Report receivedApril 4, 2006
Owner notificationApril 20, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motorcycles, the clutch components could become loose while the motorcycle is being operated.

Safety risk

If this happened, the components could exit through the engine casting increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install new clutch components free of charge. All motorcycles are located at dealers. No motorcycles have been sold to customers.

Notes

Customers 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V104000

Make and modelModel years
BMW R1200 GS2006
BMW R1200 HP22006
BMW R1200 RT2006

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.