EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motor cycles Bmw “K1300S, K1300R” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0062/13
Summary
null On long journeys at constant, very high engine speeds, air can enter the hydraulic system of the front wheel brake. This may result in a pronounced loss of front wheel brake efficiency.
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Product
Motor cycles — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- K1300S, K1300R · Type: K12S, sales designations: K1300S, K1300R, EC-type approval No: e1*2002/24*0217*09, produced in 2011-2012
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
What is the risk?
- null On long journeys at constant, very high engine speeds, air can enter the hydraulic system of the front wheel brake. This may result in a pronounced loss of front wheel brake efficiency.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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