BMW R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure, R1200 R and others: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

June 5, 2008

Filed by

BMW Of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW R1200 GS (2006, 2007, 2008); BMW R1200 GS Adventure (2008); BMW R1200 R (2007, 2008); BMW R1200 ST (2007)

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

BMW is recalling 4,922 my 2007-2008 R1200R, my 2006-2007 R1200 GS, my 2007 R1200 ST, And my 2008 R1200 GS Adventure Motorcycles. Due to The current routing of The front Brake lines, it is possible that during riding, The Brake lines could be under strain. If The vibration/strain is significant, The Brake lines could split And Start to develop a leak. If The leak became significant, Brake fluid could Escape. If this happened, The Level of fluid in The reservoir of The front Brake System could drop.

Potentially affected

4922

What can happen

If fluid Level drops significantly, The front Brakes could fail increasing The risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect And install New Brake lines with a modified routing Free of Charge. The recall began during August 2008. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall notes

Customers May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 1, 2008

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

08V254000

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.