Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R 1200 RT
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V276000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
If This Goes Unnoticed, And The Brake Fluid Reservoir Runs Empty, The Front Brakes Could Fail, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15532
Date Owners Notified
20100920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20100618