Recall 20V-166
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2019 to 2020 BMW R 1250 GS and 8 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (fluid).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-166
- Reported
- March 19, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 365 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW R 1250 GS 2019 to 2020
- BMW R 1250 R 2020
- BMW R 1250 RS 2020
- BMW R 1250 RT 2019 to 2020
- BMW R Nine T 2018 to 2020
- BMW R Nine T Pure 2019 to 2020
- BMW R Nine T Racer 2018
- BMW R Nine T Scrambler 2018 to 2020
- BMW R1250 GS Adventure 2019 to 2020