The bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.
If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
3,368 units are affected.
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37 units are affected.
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While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
911 units are affected.
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When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
29,281 units are affected.
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The front brake disc mounting screws may loosen and contact the brake caliper holding plate or the fork leg.
If a screw loosens and contacts the caliper holding plate or the fork leg, the front wheel may suddenly lock up, increasing the risk of crash.
382 units are affected.
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The nut that holds the rear swing arm to the frame may loosen allowing the swing arm to move out of position.
The shifting swing arm may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
180 units are affected.
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