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BMW motorcycle tire pressure labels may fall off
medium How serious is it? About this label
Without the correct tire pressure information, a rider might fill the tires incorrectly, which can affect the motorcycle's handling and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V495000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Equipment:other:labels |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain BMW R 1250 motorcycles have a tire pressure label that may not stay attached to the motorcycle frame. If the label comes off, riders may not have the correct tire pressure information readily available when they need it.
What you should do
2. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, or your dealer, to schedule the repair.
3. The dealer will replace the tire pressure label at no cost to you.
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 20V495000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Equipment Recalls Cover Tire Labels, Chargers, and Motorcycle Accessories · all 8 BMW recalls in this area
Other BMW R 1250 RT recalls
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- Jan 18, 2023BMW Motorcycle Gearbox Shaft May Breakhigh
- Aug 13, 2020BMW Motorcycle Front Brake Fluid Leakhigh
- Mar 19, 2020BMW R1250GS/RT Final Drive Pivot Pin May Loosenhigh
- Mar 19, 2020BMW Aftermarket Brake Fluid Cap Missing Fluid Infohigh
- Mar 19, 2020BMW R 1250 Motorcycles Have Unclear Brake Fluid Caphigh
Official notice
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 R 1250 RT, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles. The tire pressure labels may not remain affixed to the motorcycle frame. As a result, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Safety risk
- If the label detaches from the motorcycle, proper tire pressure information may not be readily available. This could result in the rider improperly filling the tires which may affect motorcycle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 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.