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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V134000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 12/01/2004 to 12/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 9260 | 06/05/2006 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 04/24/2006 | 04/25/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the abs sensor cable can be routed incorrectly and when the caliper is reinstalled, the sensor cable can come into contact and rub against the front brake disc. overtime, if the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to lose the abs function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of abs function could increase the risk of a crash during certain riding conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach additional retaining clips free of charge to the abs sensor cable, which will provide a more secure connection to the wheel carrier. the recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V164000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 09/01/2005 to 12/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 13200 | 06/05/2006 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 05/15/2006 | 05/17/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Temporary loss of abs braking could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. the recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
| SB-17927831-02 | 02/25/2009 | 10029706 | Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. e series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). no mod | 07/13/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/27/2008 | 14000 | 1 | |
| The motorcycle was in normal use. i was actually returning home from a 3300 mile trip when the failure occurred. at first i detected a rear wheel wobble which i attributed to a tire problem. after pulling off the road and inspecting the rear wheel i discovered that the tire was fine but the wheel itself was loose and could be moved nearly an inch side to side. this is the second failure of the rear wheel assembly on this bike. i reported the first occurrence in 2006 as well. at the shop the mechanics were able to remove the wheel by simply pulling on it. at that time i realized how luck i was to have pulled off before the wheel separated from the vehicle on the road. the manufacturer, bmw na, inspected the vehicle and authorized replacement of the entire final drive assembly including the brakes (which were damaged by the wheel movement). *tr | |||