Vehicle recall 10V276000 · June 18, 2010
BMW R 1200 R, R 1200 GS and 4 more models
Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from August 2006 through may 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. The brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.
- Consequence
- If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "sleeve" along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V276000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 18, 2010
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- September 20, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,532
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW K 1200 GT (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- BMW R 1200 GS (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW R 1200 R (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW R 1200 RT (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW R 1200 ST (2007): 2007
- BMW R1200 GS Adventure (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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