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BMW Motorcycles and Scooters: Brake Caliper Corrosion Risk

NHTSA campaign 19V593000 · Reported Aug 14, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

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A sticking or dragging brake caliper can affect how well the brakes perform, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V593000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 14, 2019
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Vehicles covered	5 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2019 BMW C 400 X scooters, 2018 to 2020 G 310 GS, and 2017 to 2020 G 310 R motorcycles may have front and rear brake caliper pistons that corrode. This corrosion can cause a piston to stick or drag inside the caliper bore, instead of moving smoothly as intended. When this happens, the affected brake may not engage or release the way it normally would.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact your BMW dealer to schedule the caliper replacement (BMW customer service: 1-800-525-7417).
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V593000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (5)

2018 BMW G310 GS
2018 BMW G310R
2019 BMW C 400 X
2019 BMW G310 GS
2019 BMW G310R

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Leaks, Calipers, and Brake Assistance · all 11 BMW recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X, 2018-2020 G 310 GS, and 2017-2020 G 310 R scooters and motorcycles. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.
Safety risk: A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.