NHTSA recall 04V-297 (04V297000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 22, 2004 - about 99 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V297000
Also written as: 04V-297
Reported: June 22, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~99
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INTEGRAL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (IABS) SENSOR SEALING O-RING CONNECTION AT THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY BE DAMAGED. AN OIL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS HAPPENS, OIL COULD CONTACT THE REAR WHEEL AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE DISK, AND THE RIDER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE. A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL IABS SENSOR SEALING O-RING. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-297 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW R1200 GS - 2005

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