The 2005 BMW R 1200 ST has 4 recalls, the most serious involving road debris jamming the throttle mechanism and a rear wheel mounting flange that can crack, loosen its bolts, and allow the rear wheel to detach while riding.
Road debris can become lodged between the throttle body and engine block, restricting the throttle cable pulley and causing the rider to lose control of engine speed. The rear wheel issue stems from a cracking mounting flange that can allow the wheel to work loose from the motorcycle entirely, with both defects raising the risk of a crash. Two recalls involve the anti-lock braking system: under rapid and repeated hard braking, ABS function can temporarily drop out, and if the front left brake caliper is removed during service and the ABS sensor cable is rerouted incorrectly, that cable can rub against the brake disc over time and eventually cause a complete loss of ABS.
At a glance
What can fail
The aluminum rear wheel mounting flange can crack if the bolts are over-tightened during installation or maintenance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Under severe, repeated hard braking, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may temporarily stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a flow restrictor in the brake line and, on certain models, replace front brake discs with slightly thicker ones at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During certain brake caliper service, the ABS sensor cable can be routed incorrectly. When the caliper is reinstalled, the cable may rub against the brake disc. Over time, this rubbing can damage the cable and disable the ABS system.
What the fix does
Dealers will install additional retaining clips on the ABS sensor cable to secure it firmly to the wheel carrier, preventing contact with the brake disc.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Road debris can enter the throttle housing and get stuck between the throttle body and engine block.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover over the throttle-cable pulley at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
