2011 BMW K 1300 R Recall

Campaign:: 15V141000 on 03/10/2015
Component:: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:: 03/28/2010 - 01/26/2011
Affected:: 43,426
Defect:: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 r1200gs and r1200rt, 2006-2010 r1200gs adventure, 2007-2010 r1200r, 2007 r1200s and k1200r sport, 2005-2007 r1200st, 2008-2009 hp2 megamoto, 2006 hp2 enduro, 2008-2010 hp2 sport, 2005-2008 k1200s, 2006-2008 k1200r, k1200gt, 2009-2011 k1300s, 2010-2011 k1300r, and 2009-2010 k1300gt motorcycles. in the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Consequence:: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. the recall began on may 7, 2015. 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.

2011 BMW K 1300 R TSB

Bulletin:: MC6100211
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Within the framework of quality monitoring, bmw motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. when the hot engine is cranked over the starter motor turns reluctantly, starter speed is no