Transport Canada recall 2020120
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2020120 |
| Reported | 2020-03-20 |
| Component | Brakes |
| Notification type | Compliance Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 58 |
What is wrong
Issue:
This recall affects certain motorcycles equipped with optional colour-specific brake fluid reservoir covers. Canadian regulations require that certain safety information is provided on the brake fluid reservoir cover. On these motorcycles, that information may be missing or difficult to read. This could lead to improper maintenance of the brake system, like using the wrong type of brake fluid.
Safety Risk:
Improper maintenance of the brake system could lead to brake problems and create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the brake fluid reservoir cover.
| 2018 BMW R NINE T | |
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| 2019 BMW R NINE T | |
| 2020 BMW R NINE T | |
| 2019 BMW R1250 GS | |
| 2020 BMW R1250 RS |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| MC000222 | 2023-01-03. Service bulletin. BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving. |
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| MC340121 | 2021-08-23. Service bulletin. During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel |
| B340414 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form. |
| B513016 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate. |
| B340517 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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