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🧸 Product FR July 5, 2024

bmw — k 1600 b, k 1600 gt, k 1600 gtl, r 1250 rt moto

la connexion à vis entre le boîtier de la vanne et l’amortisseur à l’avant et à l’arrière des pattes de ressort peut se détacher. si la jambe du ressort avant est affectée, la stabilité de conduite peut être altérée. cela peut amener le conducteur à perdre le contrôle de la motoc...

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bmw — k 1600 b, k 1600 gt, k 1600 gtl, r 1250 rt moto
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A connection between the valve housing and the front and rear spring legs may come loose. If the front spring leg is affected, riding stability may be impaired, potentially causing loss of control and increasing the risk of an accident and injury.
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This alert was reported 801 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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119 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 15, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall for some BMW motorcycles. A screw that holds a part of the front or rear suspension may come loose.

What's happening? If the front suspension is affected, the bike may become hard to control. This could lead to an accident and injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these BMW motorcycles in France, you may be affected.

What should I do? Take your bike to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
bmw
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · la connexion à vis entre le boîtier de la vanne et l’amortisseur à l’avant et à l’arrière des pattes de ressort peut se détacher. si la jambe du ressort avant est affectée, la stabilité de conduite peut être altérée. cela peut amener le conducteur à perdre le contrôle de la motocyclette, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident et de blessures.

First published
July 5, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48025/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
bmw — k 1600 b, k 1600 gt, k 1600 gtl, r 1250 rt moto. A connection between the valve housing and the front and rear spring legs may come loose. If the front spring leg is affected, riding stability may be impaired, potentially causing loss of control and increasing the risk of an accident and injury.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 5, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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