EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycles Bmw “K40, K43, K43HV” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1723/12
Summary
null On long journeys at constant, very high speeds, air may enter the front wheel brake. This may result in a pronounced loss of front wheel brake efficiency which may lead to a road accident.
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Product
Motorcycles — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- K40, K43, K43HV · K12S, K12R.EC type approvals: e1*2002/24*0217, e1*2002/24*0234
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: Vehicles produced between 21.02.2006 and 27.08.2008 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null On long journeys at constant, very high speeds, air may enter the front wheel brake. This may result in a pronounced loss of front wheel brake efficiency which may lead to a road accident.
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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