NHTSA recall 06V-164 (06V164000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 15, 2006 - about 13,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V164000
Also written as: 06V-164
Reported: May 15, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~13,200
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.

Why it is dangerous

TEMPORARY LOSS OF ABS BRAKING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADD A PHYSICAL RESTRICTION, IN THE FORM OF A BANJO BOLT WITH A FLOW RESTRICTOR TO THE BRAKE LINE, AND ON CERTAIN MODELS DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE DISCS OF A SLIGHTLY LARGER THICKNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY 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 06V-164 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

BMW K1200 R - 2006

BMW K1200 S - 2005, 2006

BMW R 1200 ST - 2005

BMW R1200 GS - 2005, 2006

BMW R1200 RT - 2006

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.