BMW recalls 2020 R1250RT motorcycles with brake fluid reservoir caps that may not specify correct fluid type, risking improper maintenance and crash. Owners must contact BMW for free cap replacement.
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling 2020 R1250RT motorcycles because the brake fluid reservoir cap might not clearly show the correct brake fluid type or filling instructions. This could lead to improper maintenance and increase crash risk.
The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required brake fluid type or how to fill the reservoir. This could lead to using incorrect fluid, causing brake failure and increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020 BMW R1250RT motorcycles are affected. Riders who maintain their brakes using the wrong fluid could face crash risks.
Check for 2020 R1250RT motorcycles. The recall covers specific models from 2018-2020, but the key identifier is the model year and bike type.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule free brake fluid reservoir cap replacement.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required brake fluid type or filling instructions, which could lead to improper maintenance and brake failure.
This recall applies to 2020 BMW R1250RT motorcycles. Check your bike's model year and type to confirm.
The recall began December 23, 2020, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V166000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V166000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. 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.
