01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 BMW R 1250 Gs recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V011000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- January 18, 2023
- Potential units
- 18,534campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
Why it matters: A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: February 22, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 20V476000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- August 13, 2020
- Potential units
- 9,392campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: March 8, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 20V166000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- March 19, 2020
- Potential units
- 365campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: December 23, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH