NHTSA Recall 06V164000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V164000; Date: May. 15, 2006
Temporary loss of abs braking could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 BMW K1200 R; 2005 BMW K1200 S; 2006 BMW K1200 S; 2005 BMW R 1200 St; 2004 BMW R1200 Gs; 2005 BMW R1200 Gs; 2006 BMW R1200 Gs; 2006 BMW R1200 Rt
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 13,200
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through October 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 5, 2006
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