Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The brake lines in your motorcycle are like the pipes that carry brake fluid to your front brakes. They're under strain when you ride, and if the strain is strong enough, the lines could crack and start leaking.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't notice the leak, the brake fluid reservoir will empty, and your front brakes could fail while you're riding. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and increase the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the brake lines with new ones that have a protective sleeve to prevent cracking. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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