BMW Motorrad R Series: Front Brake May Fail
BMW Motorrad R Series Recall Summary BMW Motorrad is recalling 643 R Series motorcycles in the United Kingdom because manufacturing tolerances may cause front brake lines to experience excessive strain and develop leaks from vibration during riding, which could reduce front brake performance. The recall affects only Authority Service Vehicles. The fix involves installing modified brake lines.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD R SERIES. Units affected: 643
- Reason
- A combination of unfavourable tolerances can mean that front brake lines might be under strain. The vibrations that occur when riding could cause the brake lines to develop leaks thereby adversely affecting the performance of the front brake. Authority Service Vehicles only are affected by this concern. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to fit modified brake lines.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-06-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a56746e9-60b6-4671-a5e3-724ff1a15020