BMW K1200 LT, R1150 RT: Master cylinder

Date

June 23, 2004

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW K1200 LT (2005); BMW R1150 RT (2004)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Description of the defect

On certain Motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to The piston of The rear Brake Master cylinder.

Potentially affected

181

What can happen

If only The rear Brake were Applied during riding, insufficient braking Pressure would be available to slow The motorcycle, which could increase The risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace The rear Brake Master cylinder. The recall began July 16, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall notes

Customers May also contact The Nation Highway traffic Safety administration Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2 DOT ( 1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

July 16, 2004

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

04V304000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.