NHTSA recall 06V164000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
BMW K1200 R and 4 more
Reported May 15, 200613,200 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Apr 1, 2005 – Dec 31, 2005
The defect
On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.
The risk
Temporary loss of ABS braking could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.