BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V166000

Make Model Year
BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-23 2020-03-19 2020-03-20

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 365

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 122

Summary

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."

Consequence

Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.