BMW Recalls Motorcycle Brake Fluid Reservoir Caps for Labeling Defect
BMW is recalling specific motorcycle brake fluid reservoir caps because they may not clearly state the required brake fluid type, potentially leading to improper maintenance.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (brake system maintenance) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential impact on braking performance.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain motorcycle accessory brake fluid reservoir covers designed to fit specific 2018-2020 BMW R 1250 and Rnine T models. The affected parts include specific part numbers for the R 1250 series (8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754, 9829547) and the Rnine T series (8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, 1542056). The defect involves the brake fluid reservoir cap failing to clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir. This non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122 could lead to improper maintenance procedures.
Improper brake system maintenance resulting from this labeling issue could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 49 units of these accessory parts. The affected vehicle models include the R NINE T SCRAMBLER, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R NINE T, R NINE T RACER, R 1250 RT, R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, R 1250 GS, and R NINE T PURE, spanning model years 2018 to 2020.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2020, with parts available in mid-September 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R NINE T
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 49
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (9)
- R NINE T SCRAMBLER
- R 1250 R
- R 1250 RS
- R NINE T
- R NINE T RACER
- R 1250 RT
- R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
- R 1250 GS
- R NINE T PURE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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