MakesRankingsGuidesVIN Check

NHTSA Recall 06V134000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApr 24, 2006· BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Summary

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.

Consequence

LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH DURING CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ATTACH ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIPS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE ABS SENSOR CABLE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A MORE SECURE CONNECTION TO THE WHEEL CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2005BMWR 1200 ST
2004BMWR1200 GS
2005BMWR1200 GS
2006BMWR1200 GS
2005BMWR1200 RT
2006BMWR1200 RT

Related Recalls

08V384000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 5, 2008
06V400000SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Oct 18, 2006
09V257000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 8, 2009
11V476000POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Sep 15, 2011
12V126000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Mar 26, 2012

Helpful Guides

What to Do When Your Car Is Recalled →Your Rights During a Recall Repair →Car Recall Lawsuits — When and How to Sue →