2020 BMW R 1250 GS MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #20V166000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FLUID
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2020 BMW R 1250 GS |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/20/2020 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/23/2020 |
| # Affected |
365 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems." |
| Consequences |
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2020 BMW R 1250 GS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2020 BMW R 1250 GS Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2020 BMW R 1250 GS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2020 BMW R 1250 GS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2020 BMW R 1250 GS Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, INTERNAL, SHAFT, INPUT
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