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BMW R 1250 GS Recall 20V476: Front brake calipers can leak fluid, risking crash

NHTSA campaign 20V476, reported August 13, 2020, 9,392 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Front brake calipers on these motorcycles may leak brake fluid while the bike is parked. Over time, the lost fluid can lower the level in the brake fluid reservoir, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the front brake calipers and replace them with an improved version if needed. BMW issued an interim owner notification on October 12, 2020, and the recall began March 8, 2021. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V476BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

BMW R 1250 GS20192020
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure20192020
BMW R 1250 RT20192020
BMW S 1000 RR2020
BMW S 1000 XR2020