NHTSA recall 20V-166 (20V166000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported March 19, 2020 - about 365 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V166000
- Also written as
- 20V-166
- Reported
- March 19, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~365
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Why it is dangerous
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-166 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.