BMW R NINE T RACER 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20E013000

Make Model Year
BMW R NINE T RACER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-14 2020-03-19 2020-03-20

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 122

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain Motorcycle Accessory Brake Fluid Reservoir Covers, part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 and 9829547 designed to fit certain 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 motorcycles, and part numbers 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, and 1542056 designed to fit certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T 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 caps 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 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. 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.