Recall: 2009 K1300 GT and S

[mika]

Make: BMW Model: K1300 GT Model Year: 2009
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's
Report Date: JUN 05, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID
Number: 09V202000



SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected:

Summary:

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 K1300 S AND K1300 GT

MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND MAY 1, 2009.

IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS INVOLVING INCREASED VIBRATION, THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE FRONT RESERVOIR CAN FOAM.

Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO A REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes:
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

 

[cjack]

That's interesting. My dealer is getting one made in June. Wonder what they did different.

 

[GILLY]

LMAO if they go back to the old reservoirs.......

Gilly

 

[mika]

Bumped into the recall while doing some reading. No idea from the recall or the article what the remedy is.

 

[gt13rider]

I'd like it if they went to the old turn signals and the old resevoirs!! my 4 way and info buttons do not work and as of today I am getting intermittant interuption of my esa and windscreen buttons.

 

[Semper_Fi]

Recall Update

Took my bike in for the 600 at Max in NH - they were fully aware of the recall and did it to my bike.

The repair is comprised of putting in a foam piece into the brake reservoir to take up space and eliminate the fluid from foaming