2005–2007 BMW K1200 R Sport recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, during long periods of riding at sustained high engine RPM, vibration within the brake fluid reservoir CAN cause the brake fluid to foam. This could allow air to enter the front brake system which could lead to a loss of front braking efficiency.
💥 The risk
Air in the brake system CAN lead to a loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will bleed the front brakes and install a damper weight in the brake fluid reservoir. This weight will dampen possible vibrations that CAN cause foaming of the brake fluid. The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V466000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 510
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- Owner phone
- 1-800-831-1117
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 14, 2007
- Built
- Jun 23, 2005 – Jul 19, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.