Opoziv svih BMW R 1200 GS i GS Adventure 11/2013-06/2017

[TouringBiker]

MOTORRAD br. 15 od 07.07.2017.:

Zbog opasnosti od izbijanja zaptivaca koji odozgo zatvaraju cijevi Telelever vilica, opozivaju se svi R 1200 GS i R 1200 GS Adventure sa datumom proizvodnje studeni 2013-srpanj 2017. U ovisnosti od tome koliki se razmak ustanovi izmedju cijevii izaptivaca ustanovi (0,1 ili 0,2 mm) ce se na cijev staviti sigurnosna buksna, ili cijev zamjeniti novom sa vec ugradjenom.. Oopzivom je pogodjeni 168.500 motorkotaca sirom svijeta.

Do otkrica ovoga problema je doslo nakon vise udesa, a u clanku je detaljnije opisan onaj koji se desio juznofrickom vozacu Tony Georgiou koji je pretrpio teske ozljede. On je na tu temu napravio vlastiti sajt ("BMW Fatal Flaw" - "BMW-ov kobni nedostatak") i na sudu je sa tvornicom...

4-ventilski bokser putni enduri su se jos jednom pokazali kao prenapuhano tesko sranje...

http://bmwfatalflaw.com/

[TouringBiker]

BMW Amerike:

UPDATE:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 25, 2017 – Fork Tube may Detach From Upper Triple Clamp

If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V438000

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Components: SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,626
Make Model Model Year(s)
BMW R1200 GS 2014 – 2017
BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE 2014 – 2017

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.