BMW recalls 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles with brake fluid reservoir caps that may not specify correct fluid type, risking improper maintenance and crash risk. 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 R 1250 RT motorcycles with brake fluid reservoir caps that don't clearly state the correct brake fluid type. This could lead to improper maintenance and increased crash risk if owners fill the reservoir incorrectly.
The brake fluid reservoir caps may not clearly state the required brake fluid type or filling instructions. This could lead to improper maintenance, which might affect braking performance and increase crash risk.
Owners of 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 RT motorcycles and 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T motorcycles are affected. Riders using these motorcycles with the recalled brake fluid caps are most at risk.
Check for brake fluid reservoir caps with part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754, 9829547 for R 1250 RT motorcycles or 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, 1542056 for Rnine T motorcycles.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to get free replacement brake fluid reservoir caps.
Dealers will replace the cap for free once parts are available.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754, 9829547 for R 1250 RT motorcycles and 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, 1542056 for Rnine T motorcycles.
The cap may not specify the correct brake fluid type or filling instructions, which could lead to improper maintenance and increased crash risk.
Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20E013000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20E013000 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 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. 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.
