BMW of North America, LLC: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW of North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Oct 5, 2012 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 2,483. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.
The risk
Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
8 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW K1300 S | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW K1300 S | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW K1200 R | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW K1200 R Sport | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW K1200 S | 13 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BMW K1200 R | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BMW K1200 S | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 12V487000.
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