Vehicle recall 95V202000 · October 19, 1995
1996 BMW R 1100 RT
The rear brake hose can contact the rear tire as the rear suspension moves through its range of travel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rear brake hose can contact the rear tire as the rear suspension moves through its range of travel.
- Consequence
- The hose can abrade to the point where the hose will leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of the rear brake. Also, brake fluid leaking onto the rear tire can impair the motorcycle's dynamic stability.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the hose guide and re-route the rear brake hose to insure that it cannot contact the rear tire throughout the range of suspension travel.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V202000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 19, 1995
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- November 21, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 660
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW R 1100 RT (1996): 1996
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