BMW Motorrad R Series: Front Brakes May Fail
Recall Summary BMW Motorrad is recalling 1,368 R Series motorcycles because manufacturing tolerances can cause brake lines to become strained, potentially develop leaks, and lose hydraulic fluid during riding. This fluid loss could result in complete failure of the front brakes. BMW will replace the brake lines with versions that are more resistant to vibration and strain and have improved geometry to prevent tension in the installed position.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD R SERIES. Units affected: 1,368
- Reason
- It has been identified that a combination of unfavourable tolerances can result in the brake lines being under strain. As a consequence when the machine is being ridden the brake lines could develop leaks thus allowing hydraulic fluid to escape. This will cause the level of the hydraulic fluid within the reservoir to fall which if this goes unnoticed can result in failure of the front brakes only. Remedy: Recalled machines will be fitted with brakes lines which are significantly more resistant to the effects of vibration and strain. Additionally have a geometry which allows for tolerances...
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-06-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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