BMW Recall 9,392 motorcycles due to increased the risk of a crash

August 21, 2020 Motor Sports NewsWire Motorcycle, Powersports, Recall Comments Off on BMW Recall 9,392 motorcycles due to increased the risk of a crash
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 21, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

BMW Recall: Front Brake Calipers May Leak/FMVSS 122

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V476000

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,392

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
BMWR 1250 GS2019 – 2020
BMWR 1250 GS ADVENTURE2019 – 2020
BMWR 1250 RT2019 – 2020
BMWS 1000 RR2020
BMWS 1000 XR2020

Summary: 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.”

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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