BMW R 1200 ST, R 1200 GS +4 more: Service brakes — hydraulic

Affects BMW R 1200 ST, R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure, R 1200 R, R 1200 RT, K 1200 GT · 2007–2009 — about 16K vehicles.

The hazard

IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational