BMW R1200 RT: Service brakes, hydraulic

Date

July 8, 2009

Filed by

BMW Of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW R1200 RT (2007, 2008, 2009)

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Description of the defect

BMW is recalling 1,535 my 2007-2009 R1200RT Motorcycles. Due to routing And Assembly tolerances of The front Brake lines, it is possible for The lines to be under strain. In combination with vibration during riding, The Brake lines could develop a leak. The Level of fluid in The front Brake fluid reservoir could drop rendering The front Brakes inoperative.

Potentially affected

1535

What can happen

In The event that only The rear Brakes were operational, severe loss of Control during hard braking could result. This could result in a serious crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners And repair The Motorcycles with New front Brake lines, with modified routing Free of Charge. The Safety recall began on October 5, 2009. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall notes

BMW's recall campaign no. R1200 RT.owners 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 <a href=HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov>HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov</a> .

Owner notification date

Oct. 5, 2009

Manufacturer campaign number

R1200 RT

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

09V256000

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.