Recall 10V276000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BMW | K 1200 GT |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 R |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
| 2007 | BMW | R 1200 ST |
| 2008 | BMW | K 1200 GT |
| 2008 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2008 | BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2008 | BMW | R 1200 R |
| 2008 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
| 2009 | BMW | R 1200 GS |
| 2009 | BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2009 | BMW | R 1200 R |
| 2009 | BMW | R 1200 RT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.