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NHTSA Recall 10V276000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJun 18, 2010· BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Summary

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.

Consequence

IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2007BMWK 1200 GT
2008BMWK 1200 GT
2007BMWR 1200 GS
2008BMWR 1200 GS
2009BMWR 1200 GS
2007BMWR 1200 GS ADVENTURE
2008BMWR 1200 GS ADVENTURE
2009BMWR 1200 GS ADVENTURE
2007BMWR 1200 R
2008BMWR 1200 R
2009BMWR 1200 R
2007BMWR 1200 RT
2008BMWR 1200 RT
2009BMWR 1200 RT
2007BMWR 1200 ST

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