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BMW due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration.

NHTSA campaign 10V-276 · Reported June 18, 2010 · 15,532 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW K 1200 GT, R 1200 GS, R 1200 R, R 1200 RT and R 1200 ST
VEHICLES AFFECTED
15,532
REMEDY
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the service brakes, hydraulic. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN.

WHY IT MATTERS

IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

WHAT TO DO

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-276.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2007–2008BMW K 1200 GT
2007–2009BMW R 1200 GS
2007–2009BMW R 1200 R
2007–2009BMW R 1200 RT
2007BMW R 1200 ST

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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