Your motorcycle has a brake fluid reservoir that helps keep the brake system working properly. The cap on this reservoir might be missing important maintenance instructions, which could lead to brake system problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't use the right brake fluid or follow the right maintenance procedure, your brakes might not work as well as they should. This could make it harder to stop your motorcycle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap with a new one that has clear instructions, and you won't pay a thing. They'll do this for you as soon as possible, and you'll be notified when the time comes.
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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 part that helps you know how to fill and maintain your motorcycle's brake system. In some 2018-2020 BMW R nine T and 2019-2020 R 1250 models, this cap might not clearly show the required information.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't follow the correct brake fluid maintenance procedure, your brakes might not work properly. This could lead to reduced braking performance, which increases 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 required information, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as possible, and contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you have any questions.
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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 critical warning light that tells other drivers you're stopping. In certain 2020 BMW models, this light may not stay steady when you slam on the brakes, and instead flash erratically.
Risk if Unfixed
A flashing brake light can confuse other drivers on the road, making it harder for them to know when you're really stopping. This increases the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your motorcycle's brake light system, so it works correctly and stays steady when you brake. This repair is completely free.
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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.
