BMW K 1300 S, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, K1200 S and 1 more (2007-2013): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 12V487000 · Oct 5, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC
2,483
vehicles affected
2,483
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V487000
- Date
- Oct 5, 2012
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 2,483
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Model years
- 2007-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.
What can happen
Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V487000?
5 models: BMW K1200 R (2007-2008), BMW K1200 R Sport (2007-2008), BMW K1200 S (2007-2008) and 2 more, about 2,483 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V487000?
The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
What can happen?
Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.