# NHTSA recall 12V487000

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- Published by: NHTSA \(United States\)
- Campaign number: 12V487000
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Reported: 2012\-10\-05
- Owners notified: 2012\-12\-19
- Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Units potentially affected: 2483

## 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 remedy

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.


## Notes

This recall is an expansion of safety recall 09V\-202.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1\-888\-327\-4236 \(TTY: 1\-800\-424\-9153\), or go to www.safercar.gov.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2012 BMW K 1300 S](/makes/bmw/k-1300-s/2012/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-05 to 2012\-10\-30.
- [2007 BMW K1200 R](/makes/bmw/k-1200-r/2007/recalls.md). Built 2006\-09\-01 to 2008\-08\-31.
- [2008 BMW K1200 R](/makes/bmw/k-1200-r/2008/recalls.md). Built 2006\-09\-01 to 2008\-08\-31.
- [2007 BMW K1200 R SPORT](/makes/bmw/k-1200-r/2007/recalls.md). Built 2006\-11\-01 to 2008\-08\-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- [2008 BMW K1200 R SPORT](/makes/bmw/k-1200-r/2008/recalls.md). Built 2006\-11\-01 to 2008\-08\-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model.
- [2007 BMW K1200 S](/makes/bmw/k-1200-s/2007/recalls.md). Built 2006\-09\-01 to 2008\-08\-31.
- [2008 BMW K1200 S](/makes/bmw/k-1200-s/2008/recalls.md). Built 2006\-09\-01 to 2008\-08\-31.
- [2013 BMW K1300 S](/makes/bmw/k-1300-s/2013/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-05 to 2012\-10\-30.

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [SIM010617](/bulletins/10215023.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin
- [SIB\-32\-001\-12](/bulletins/10051565.md), 2013-03-18, Service bulletin
- [SB\-17927831\-02](/bulletins/10029706.md), 2009-07-14, Service bulletin
- [TSB\-34\-004\-07](/bulletins/10029625.md), 2009-07-13, Service bulletin
- [34\-002\-08](/bulletins/10026831.md), 2008-12-23, Service bulletin
- [34\-001\-08](/bulletins/10026224.md), 2008-10-08, Service bulletin

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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