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BMW K1200 LT Recall 04V304: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

NHTSA campaign 04V304, reported June 23, 2004, 181 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V304BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN INCORRECT SEALING RING WAS MOUNTED TO THE PISTON OF THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Risk
IF ONLY THE REAR BRAKE WERE APPLIED DURING RIDING, INSUFFICIENT BRAKING PRESSURE WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATION HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2 DOT ( 1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

BMW K1200 LT2005
BMW R1150 RT2004