[NJSBMWR] Two recalls, one BS, the other one serious

[Don Eilenberger]

There were two BMW recalls announced today by NHTSA.

20V165:

March 19, 2020NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V165000
Final Drive Pivot Pin may Come Loose

A loose connection between the final drive and swing arm will reduce 
stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V165#recalls650>

*NHTSA Campaign Number: *20V165000

*Manufacturer *BMW of North America, LLC

*Components *POWER TRAIN

*Potential Number of Units Affected *4

*Summary*

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and 
R1250RT motorcycles. The pivot pin that connects the final drive to the 
swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive 
and swing arm to loosen.

*Remedy*

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pivot pin, free of 
charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2020. Owners may contact 
BMW customer service number 1-800-525-7417.

*Notes*

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2 Affected 
Products<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V165#associated-products-69> 



        Vehicles

MAKE 	MODEL 	YEAR
BMW 	R 1250 GS 	2020
BMW 	R 1250 RT 	2020

Since this recall only applies to 4 bikes - chances are fairly good it's not your GS or RT - but if you have
one of the effected model years you might put the bike on the centerstand, and try wiggling the rear wheel.
ANY play there would be an adequate reason to not ride the bike and to contact the dealership
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The 2nd recall is sort of frivolous:

March 19, 2020NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V166000
Brake Fluid Cap Missing Information/FMVSS 122

Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and 
increase the risk of a crash.

<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V166#recalls740>

*NHTSA Campaign Number: *20V166000

*Manufacturer *BMW of North America, LLC

*Components *SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

*Potential Number of Units Affected *365

*Summary*

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT 
Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, 
R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. 
The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of 
brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading 
to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to 
comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 
(FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

*Remedy*

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid 
reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 
2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

*Notes*

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

17 Affected 
Products<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V166#associated-products-78> 



        Vehicles

MAKE 	MODEL 	YEAR
BMW 	R 1250 GS 	2019-2020
BMW 	R 1250 GS ADVENTURE 	2019-2020
BMW 	R 1250 R 	2020
BMW 	R 1250 RS 	2020
BMW 	R 1250 RT 	2019-2020
BMW 	R NINE T 	2018-2020
BMW 	R NINE T PURE 	2019-2020
BMW 	R NINE T RACER 	2018
BMW 	R NINE T SCRAMBLER 	2018-2020

But hey - you get a nice new shiny brake reservoir cap.  Lots more bikes included too.

Have a COVAD-19 free weekend!

-- 
Don Eilenberger
deilenberger at gmail.com