Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10V276000BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC V (Vehicle)1553209/20/2010MFRBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC06/18/201006/21/2010
Defect SummaryBmw is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. the brake lines could be under strain. if the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.
Consequence SummaryIf this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryBmw will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a sleeve along a portion of the lines free of charge. the safety recall began on september 20, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
NotesOwners 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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09/09/201113800
 The abs (anti lock braking system) brake module failed. for such an important part of the braking system this is totally unacceptable for a vehicle with such low miles and date of manufacture.
01/07/201148000
 Final drive on motorcycle leaking oil onto brake rotor and pads. if i did not stop the rear drive would have failed causing possible lockup of rear wheel and loss of control