2007–2009 BMW R1200 RT recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
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
- 09V256000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R1200 RT
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,535
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Owner phone
- 1-800-831-1117
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 5, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov .