BMW R 1250 Rt (2020) – 20V476000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

R 1250 RT

Year

2020

Recall Campaign Number

20V476000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Effect Of Defect

Overtime, A Leaking Front Brake Caliper Can Reduce The Amount Of Brake Fluid In The Reservoir. Low Volume Could Affect Brake Performance, Increasing The Risk Of Crash.

Fix Defect

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. 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

V

Number Affected

9392

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20200813

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

122