Transport CanadaCritical
2005 BMW R1200RTTransport Canada Recall #2005054
The official notice
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank bleed hose may have been pinched during assembly. This could impair the bleeding function, which could result in a deformation of the fuel tank. This deformation could come into contact with the steering lock mechanism thus having the potential of locking the steering.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the flow of air through the bleed hose. In the event of blockage, the fuel tank will be removed and the hose will be rerouted.
28 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 16 002 05Updated June 10, 2026