The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V166000·Announced 2020-03-19

BMW Recalls Motorcycles Due to Unclear Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Labeling

BMW is recalling specific 2018-2020 motorcycles because the brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required fluid type, potentially leading to improper maintenance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (braking system) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT, and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The recall involves 365 vehicles.

The brake fluid reservoir cap on these motorcycles may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir. This lack of clarity could lead to an improper maintenance procedure. Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER, R NINE T RACER, R NINE T, R 1250 RS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
365

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 NINE T RACER
  • R NINE T
  • R 1250 RS
  • R 1250 R
  • 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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