| Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): | | BMW K1300 GT | | 2009-2010
| | BMW K1300 S | | 2009-2010
| | Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | Mfr's Report Date: DEC 04, 2009 | | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V471000 | NHTSA Action Number: PE09052 |
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2019 |
Summary:
 BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2009. POOR FUEL QUALITY MAY LEAD TO SMALL DEPOSITS WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODIES. DURING ENGINE OPERATION IN A LOW RPM RANGE, TYPICALLY NEAR IDLE SPEED (WHEN COMING TO A STOP) AIR FLOW COULD BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRICTED AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR. |
Consequence:
ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES BY UPDATING THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.
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