NHTSA Recall 10V276000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V276000; Date: Jun. 18, 2010
If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 BMW K 1200 Gt; 2008 BMW K 1200 Gt; 2007 BMW R 1200 Gs; 2008 BMW R 1200 Gs; 2009 BMW R 1200 Gs; 2007 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure; 2008 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure; 2009 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure; 2007 BMW R 1200 R; 2008 BMW R 1200 R; 2009 BMW R 1200 R; 2007 BMW R 1200 Rt; 2008 BMW R 1200 Rt; 2009 BMW R 1200 Rt; 2007 BMW R 1200 St
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 15,532
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners 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: Sep 20, 2010
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