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March 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E013000
Brake Fluid Cap Missing Information/FMVSS 122
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E013
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 49
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Motorcycle Accessory Brake Fluid Reservoir Covers, part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 and 9829547 designed to fit certain 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 motorcycles, and part numbers 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, and 1542056 designed to fit certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T 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 caps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.”
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.