NHTSA recall 06V164000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.
Why it matters: Temporary loss of ABS braking could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2004 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2005 BMW K 1200 S
- 2005 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2005 BMW R 1200 ST
- 2006 BMW K 1200 R
- 2006 BMW K 1200 S
- 2006 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2006 BMW R 1200 RT
- BMW K 1200 R
- BMW K 1200 S
- BMW R 1200 RT
- BMW R 1200 ST
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Bmw K1200 R, 2005 Bmw K1200 S, 2006 Bmw K1200 S, 2005 Bmw R 1200 St, 2004 Bmw R1200 Gs, 2005 Bmw R1200 Gs, 2006 Bmw R1200 Gs, 2006 Bmw R1200 Rt.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V164000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.