Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Motorcycle Accessory Brake Fluid Reservoir Covers, Part Numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 And 9829547 Designed To Fit Certain 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 Motorcycles, And Part Numbers 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, And 1542056 Designed To Fit Certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T Motorcycles. The Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap May Not Clearly State The Required Type Of Brake Fluid And The Process For Filling The Reservoir, Possibly Leading To An Improper Maintenance Procedure. As Such, These Caps Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
BRAKE FLUID RES. COVER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
20E013000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
Effect Of Defect
Improper Brake System Maintenance Could Affect Braking Performance And Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 14, 2020. Parts Will Be Available In Mid-September 2020 For The Recall Repairs. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
49
Date Owners Notified
20201214
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20200319
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
122