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NHTSA model-year recall report

2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jul 20, 2010

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is equal to the BMW R 1200 RT (authority) average of 1.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Equipment, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 10V328000

Equipment

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Reported Jul 20, 2010

What is recalled

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 RT POLICE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE AUDIBLE SIGNALING DEVICE CAN BREAK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SIGNALING DEVICE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE ROADWAY.

Safety consequence

SHOULD THE SIGNALING DEVICE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON THE ROADWAYS, IT COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE FOR OTHER DRIVERS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO TETHER CABLES TO THE DEVICE IN ORDER TO SECURE IT TO THE MOTORCYCLE IN THE EVENT THE MOUNTING BRACKET BECOMES LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other BMW R 1200 RT (authority) model years

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2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority). A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology