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Campaign 12V487000

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ID: #12V487000 MFR: BMW of North America, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

What Happened
The brake fluid reservoir on your motorcycle is like a filter that helps keep your brake fluid clean. In some 2007-2013 BMW models, the reservoir can foam up, which can compromise the front brake's performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid foams, you could experience reduced braking power on the front wheel, which could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will install a special screen in your front brake fluid reservoir to prevent foaming, at no cost to you. This repair is essential to ensure your safety on the road.

Affected Vehicles

2012 BMW K 1300 S

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V487000. 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.

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