Transport Canada Recall - 2012334 - BMW
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Motorcycle recalled by BMW
Issue
Vehicle - Brakes
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2006 | BMW | K1200R, 2006 | BMW | K1200S, 2007 | BMW | K1200R, 2007 | BMW | K1200S, 2008 | BMW | K1200R, 2008 | BMW | K1200S, 2012 | BMW | K1300R, 2012 | BMW | K1300S, 2013 | BMW | K1300R, 2013 | BMW | K1300S
Issue
On certain motorcycles, vibration, particularly on a long ride at constant high engine rpm and on engine overrun at high rpm, can, under certain circumstances, cause foaming of the brake fluid in the reservoir of the front brakes. This foaming may cause air to enter into the brake system, which can severely diminish the braking efficiency of the front brakes. Extended stopping distance may result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a screen insert into the front brake fluid reservoir.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Motorcycle
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70768
Transport Canada
ID
2012334
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