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Recall 10V-276

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2007 to 2008 BMW K1200 GT and 5 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic.

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-276
Reported
June 18, 2010
Vehicles affected
15,532 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. The brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.

The risk

If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

BMW will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "sleeve" along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles