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2018-2020 BMW R 1250 GS, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and others recall: fluid

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 19, 2020. It covers about 365 vehicles.

vehicles affected
365
reported
Mar 19, 2020
owners notified
Dec 23, 2020
related complaints
36

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) 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 brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Risk
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 20V166000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 36 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 20V166000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2020 BMW R 1250 GS, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and others fluid?

Yes. Recall 20V166000, reported on March 19, 2020, covers about 365 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V166000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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