BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V166000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | R NINE T SCRAMBLER | 2018 |
| 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
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."
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
