NHTSA Recall 13V154000: Suspension: front
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15 vehicles. It affects 2013 BMW R1200 GS.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V154000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | April 22, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.
Safety risk
If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V154000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW R1200 GS | 2013 |
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.