POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The input shaft in your motorcycle's transmission is like a strong, flexible rod that helps connect the engine to the gears. On certain 2019-2023 BMW models, this rod could crack or break under the right conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the input shaft fails, it could lock up the rear wheel, making it hard to control the bike and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the bike's computer system with new software to prevent this issue, and the repair is free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front brake caliper in your motorcycle is a crucial part that helps you stop safely. It could be leaking brake fluid when parked, which means it's not working as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake caliper leaks enough over time, you could end up with low brake fluid levels. This could affect how well your brakes work, making it harder to stop quickly and safely, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect your brake caliper and replace it with a new, improved one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
The brake fluid reservoir cap on your motorcycle is the part that holds the warning label about what type of brake fluid to use. In some 2018-2020 BMW models, this cap might not clearly say what type of fluid you need, which could lead to bad brake maintenance.
Risk if Unfixed
If you use the wrong brake fluid, your brakes might not work properly, making it harder to stop your motorcycle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will swap out the brake fluid reservoir cap for one that clearly labels the correct brake fluid type, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
The brake fluid reservoir cap is a small part on your motorcycle that holds the brake fluid. In certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T and 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 models, this cap might not clearly show you what type of brake fluid to use or how to fill the reservoir correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you use the wrong brake fluid or don't fill the reservoir properly, your brakes might not perform as they should, making it harder to stop your motorcycle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap with a new one that clearly shows the correct maintenance instructions. This repair is free, so schedule it with your dealer as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your motorcycle's brake light is a vital safety feature that tells other drivers when you're slowing down or stopping. In certain 2020-2021 BMW models, the brake light might not work correctly – instead of staying steady, it could start flashing erratically.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake light flashes instead of staying steady during an emergency stop, other drivers might think you're just slowing down, not stopping. This could lead to a rear-end collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will reprogram the brake light system to ensure it works properly, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
