BMW Motorrad R Series: ABS May Fail

BMW Motorrad Recall Summary BMW is recalling 11,150 R Series and K Series motorcycles because the anti-lock braking system (ABS) may stop working under certain conditions of constant use, due to excessive pressure building up in the system. The affected motorcycles were distributed in the United Kingdom. BMW will install a pressure restrictor in the hand brake control hydraulics to fix the problem.

Recalling firm
BMW MOTORRAD UK
Product
Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD R SERIES, BMW MOTORRAD K SERIES. Units affected: 11,150
Reason
In certain exceptional circumstances (constant use of the ABS) it is possible for the ABS to stop functioning. This is as a result of excessive pressure building up in the ABS system. Remedy: To recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a pressure restrictor into the hand brake control hydraulics.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2006-03-14
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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