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2013 R1200GS Transmission Seal Recall by Marlon Alvior
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BMW Motorrad is also recalling 2013 BMW R1200GS motorcycles manufactured from November 2012 through August 2013. According to the notice sent to the NHTSA, “Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal ring is pushed out of its proper position, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a ’crash’. No Carbon fiber helmets can save you from such accident.” BMW Motorrad had attempted to fix this problem before through a voluntary worldwide recall on January 23, 2013 (before any affected motorcycles were delivered to US customers). An oil restrictor that reduces oil pressure at the gearbox output was installed—the restrictor was installed on all 2013 R1200GS motorcycles delivered to US customers. BMW began receiving reports of leaking gearboxes outside the US starting in September 2013 including an accident in Italy in March 2014. BMW determined the restrictor was not sufficient and a bracket would also be installed to keep the seal from pushing out of place.
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