NHTSA Recall 06V399000: Power train
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 700 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW R1200 HP2.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V399000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received | October 18, 2006 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, during assembly, the final-drive assembly o-ring may not have been installed correctly. A leak may occur at the location of this o-ring which is near the rear brake disc.
Safety risk
If a leak were to occur, oil could come into contact with the rear brake disc, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new o-ring in the final-drive assembly. The recall began on october 27, 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
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 06V399000
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.