The 2009 BMW K1300S has two recalls, the more serious being a front tire defect where the tread, belt, and carcass can separate, causing rapid air loss or full tire failure and a significant loss of handling control.
The second recall involves the handlebar switch cluster, where the turn signal and emergency engine-off/start switches can fail. If the turn signal stops working, other drivers may not know the rider's intentions; if the engine-off switch fails, the rider loses a key way to cut engine power in an emergency.
At a glance
What can fail
The layers inside certain Continental ContiSportAttack or ContiSportAttack2 front tires can separate from each other, potentially causing rapid air loss and tire failure that affects handling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front tires with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The handlebar switches that control turn signals and emergency engine shutoff may fail, causing the turn signals or emergency shutoff to stop working. This could lead to crashes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the handlebar switches and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
