BMW K1300 S 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V487000

Make Model Year
BMW K1300 S 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-19 2012-10-05 2012-10-05

Production Dates: 2012-01-05 - 2012-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2483

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S "including HP Limited Edition" motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.

Consequence

Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations"bmwusa.com.

Notes

This recall is an expansion of safety recall 09V-202.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.