Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V202000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 10/01/2008 to 05/01/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1297 | 09/16/2009 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/08/2009 | 06/08/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 1,297 model year 2009 k1300 s and k1300 gt motorcycles manufactured between october 1, 2008 and may 1, 2009. in certain riding conditions involving increased vibration, the brake fluid in the front reservoir can foam. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert. the remedy will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 16, 2009. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||