The brake fluid reservoir cap on your motorcycle is a small part that tells you how to fill the brake system with the right type of brake fluid. In some 2018-2020 models, this cap might not have clear instructions.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't follow the correct maintenance procedure, your brakes might not perform as well as they should. This could lead to longer stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap with a new one that clearly explains how to fill the brake system, and they'll do it at no cost to you.
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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 on your motorcycle is a small part that helps you keep track of how often you need to add brake fluid. Unfortunately, some of these caps don't clearly tell you what type of fluid to use or how to fill it correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't follow the right maintenance procedure, your brakes might not work as well as they should. This could make it harder to stop your motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty brake fluid reservoir cap with a new one that follows the proper maintenance procedure, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The brake light on your motorcycle is designed to stay steady when you hit the brakes hard. But in some 2020-2021 models, it might start flashing instead of staying steady, which could confuse other drivers.
Risk if Unfixed
If other drivers see your brake light flashing instead of steady, they might think you're signaling a turn or slowing down, rather than braking hard. This could lead to a crash, especially if they're following closely behind you.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls your brake light, so it works as it should. This fix is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get 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.
