NHTSA recall 04V304000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V304000 |
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Reported | 2004-06-23 |
| Owners notified | 2004-07-16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Units potentially affected | 181 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN INCORRECT SEALING RING WAS MOUNTED TO THE PISTON OF THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
What can happen
IF ONLY THE REAR BRAKE WERE APPLIED DURING RIDING, INSUFFICIENT BRAKING PRESSURE WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATION HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2 DOT ( 1-888-327-4236).
| 2005 BMW K1200 LT | Built 2004-04-01 to 2004-04-30. |
|---|---|
| 2004 BMW R1150 RT | Built 2004-04-01 to 2004-04-30. |
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