2009 BMW K1300 GT & 2009 BMW K1300 S recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
BMW is recalling 1,297 model year 2009 K1300 S and K1300 GT motorcycles manufactured between october 1, 2008 and may 1, 2009. In certain riding conditions involving increased vibration, the brake fluid in the front reservoir CAN foam.
💥 The risk
This could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
🔧 The fix
The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 16, 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
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
- 09V202000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,297
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Owner phone
- 1-800-525-7417
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 16, 2009
- Built
- Oct 1, 2008 – May 1, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- This recall has been expanded.see recall campaign number 12V-487.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 http://www.safercar.gov .