Defect Description For Recall
BMW Is Recalling 1,535 My 2007-2009 R1200Rt Motorcycles. Due To Routing And Assembly Tolerances Of The Front Brake Lines, It Is Possible For The Lines To Be Under Strain. In Combination With Vibration During Riding, The Brake Lines Could Develop A Leak. The Level Of Fluid In The Front Brake Fluid Reservoir Could Drop Rendering The Front Brakes Inoperative.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1200 RT
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V256000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
In The Event That Only The Rear Brakes Were Operational, Severe Loss Of Control During Hard Braking Could Result. This Could Result In A Serious Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners And Repair The Motorcycles With New Front Brake Lines, With Modified Routing Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 5, 2009. Owners May Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1535
Date Owners Notified
20091005
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20090708
Make Campaign Number
R1200 RT