SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Published August 14, 2020 · Recall initiated: August 13, 2020
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- R 1250 RT
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 BMW R 1250 RT | 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2019 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2020 BMW R 1250 RT | 2020 BMW R 1250 GS | 2020 BMW S 1000 RR | 2019 BMW R 1250 GS | 2020 BMW S 1000 XR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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