BMW recalls 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles with potential front brake fluid leaks that could affect braking performance and increase crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free caliper replacement.
Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
BMW is recalling 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles due to a risk of front brake fluid leaks that could reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash likelihood. Owners should contact BMW for a free caliper replacement.
Over time, the front brake calipers can leak brake fluid, reducing the amount in the reservoir. This could lead to decreased braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash if the rider needs to stop suddenly.
Owners of 2020 BMW R 1250 RT motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently park the motorcycle without checking brakes may be at higher risk.
Check for 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles. The recall covers specific models from 2019-2020, including the R 1250 GS, GS Adventure, and R 1250 RT.
Reach out to BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free front brake caliper replacement.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked, which could reduce brake fluid volume and affect braking performance, increasing crash risk.
Check if you own a 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycle, as the recall covers specific 2019-2020 models including R 1250 GS, GS Adventure, and R 1250 RT.
The recall began March 8, 2021, but the official notice does not specify a deadline for the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V476000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V476000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
