Recall 20V476000: 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 GS, 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 RT +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 13, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 9,392
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
The risk
Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. 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
- 2019 BMW R 1250 RT
- 2020 BMW R 1250 RT
- 2020 BMW S 1000 RR
- 2020 BMW S 1000 XR
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V476000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 8, 2021
- Components
- Service brakes (Brakes); Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper (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