Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V476000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V476000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2019-2020 r 1250 gs, gs adventure and r 1250 rt, 2020 s 1000 rr and s 1000 xr motorcycles Includes 9,392 affected units, Front Brake Calipers May Leak/FMVSS 122, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2020 r 1250 gs, gs adventure and r 1250 rt, 2020 s 1000 rr and s 1000 xr motorcycles

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 r 1250 gs, gs adventure and r 1250 rt, 2020 s 1000 rr and s 1000 xr motorcycles. the front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 122, "motorcycle brake systems."

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. bmw issued owners an interim notification on october 12, 2020. as of january 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. the recall began march 8, 2021. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V476000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-08-13T00:00:00
Subject: Front brake calipers may leak/fmvss 122
Component: Service Brakes
Potentially Affected Units: 9,392

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 r 1250 gs, gs adventure and r 1250 rt, 2020 s 1000 rr and s 1000 xr motorcycles. the front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
Consequence Summary: Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. bmw issued owners an interim notification on october 12, 2020. as of january 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. the recall began march 8, 2021. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89

Metadata

SID: row-xrve-qzhe-zebe
NHTSA ID: 20V476000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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