SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Published June 21, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 18, 2010
What's the hazard
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.
What to do
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- R 1200 ST
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2007 BMW R 1200 ST | 2007 BMW R 1200 GS | 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2007 BMW R 1200 R | 2008 BMW R 1200 R | 2009 BMW R 1200 R | 2009 BMW R 1200 RT | 2008 BMW R 1200 RT | 2007 BMW R 1200 RT | 2008 BMW R 1200 GS | 2009 BMW R 1200 GS | 2009 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2008 BMW K 1200 GT | 2007 BMW K 1200 GT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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