2018-2020 BMW R 1250 GS/R 1250 GS ADVENTURE/R 1250 R +6 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Model years: 2018-2020
Makes: BMW
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Potential units affected: 365 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2020-03-19

Affected vehicles

2020 BMW R 1250 GS
2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
2020 BMW R 1250 R
2020 BMW R 1250 RS
2020 BMW R 1250 RT
2020 BMW R NINE T
2020 BMW R NINE T PURE
2020 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER
2019 BMW R 1250 GS
2019 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
2019 BMW R 1250 RT
2019 BMW R NINE T
2019 BMW R NINE T PURE
2019 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER
2018 BMW R NINE T
2018 BMW R NINE T RACER
2018 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER

What’s the problem?

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

What could happen?

Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

What’s the fix?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.