BMW 2018–2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled March 19, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20E013000 · BMW

Hazard

Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Units

49 units

Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Motorcycle Accessory Brake Fluid Reservoir Covers, part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 and 9829547 designed to fit certain 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 motorcycles, and part numbers 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, and 1542056 designed to fit certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T 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 caps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

What to do

Product

BMW BRAKE FLUID RES. COVER · BMW R 1250 GS · BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE · BMW R 1250 R · BMW R 1250 RS · BMW R 1250 RT · BMW R NINE T · BMW R NINE T PURE · BMW R NINE T RACER · BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER

Manufacturer(s)

BMW of North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →