Recall 20V166000: 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 GS, 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, 2020 BMW R 1250 R +6 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 19, 2020
Vehicles affected
365
Models
9
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2019 BMW R 1250 GS
  • 2020 BMW R 1250 GS
  • 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
  • 2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
  • 2020 BMW R 1250 R
  • 2020 BMW R 1250 RS
  • 2019 BMW R 1250 RT
  • 2020 BMW R 1250 RT
  • 2018 BMW R Nine T
  • 2019 BMW R Nine T
  • 2020 BMW R Nine T
  • 2019 BMW R Nine T Pure
  • 2020 BMW R Nine T Pure
  • 2018 BMW R Nine T Racer
  • 2018 BMW R Nine T Scrambler
  • 2019 BMW R Nine T Scrambler
  • 2020 BMW R Nine T Scrambler

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V166000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Owner letters
Dec 23, 2020
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology