Is the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS safe to drive?

The 2009 BMW R 1200 GS has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 10V276000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

What Happened

The brake lines in your motorcycle are the tubes that carry brake fluid to the front brakes. In some 2007-2009 R 1200 and K 1200 models, these lines are routed in a way that can cause them to vibrate and put stress on the tubes.

Risk if Unfixed

If this vibration and stress are bad enough, the brake line could split and start leaking, and if you don't notice it in time, you could lose all brake fluid in the front brakes. This would cause your front brakes to fail, and you could lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealership will replace the old brake lines with new ones that have a protective sleeve to prevent them from splitting. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer as soon as you get the recall notice to schedule the repair.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #10V276000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 10V276000

What This Recall Means

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?