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NHTSA recall 09V256000

Service brakes, hydraulic

BMW R1200 RT

Reported Jul 8, 20091,535 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCMaker’s number R1200 RT

The defect

BMW IS recalling 1,535 my 2007-2009 r1200rt motorcycles. due to routing and assembly tolerances of the front brake lines, it IS possible for the lines to be under strain. in combination with vibration during riding, the brake lines could develop a leak. the level of fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir could drop rendering the front brakes inoperative.

The risk

In the event that only the rear brakes were operational, severe loss of control during hard braking could result. this could result in a serious crash.

The remedy

BMW will notify owners and repair the motorcycles with new front brake lines, with modified routing free of charge. the safety recall began on october 5, 2009. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW R1200 RT
200720082009

Notes

Bmw's recall campaign no. R1200 rt.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .