BMW R 1250 RT 2019: SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V476000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | R 1250 RT | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-08 | 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9392
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 122
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
