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Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
BMW of North America is recalling certain brake fluid reservoir caps on 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 motorcycles and 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T motorcycles. The affected caps may not clearly indicate the required type of brake fluid or provide instructions for filling the reservoir, which could lead to improper maintenance that affects braking performance and increases crash risk.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap at no charge. Owners of affected motorcycles can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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."
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