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A recall published by DVSA, the British vehicle safety authority, with every version of its wording that this site has read. Unchanged since first read.

DVSA referenceRM/2008/019
Launched12 June 2008
MakeBmw Motorrad (listed as BMW MOTORRAD UK)
Manufacturer reference0000346700
Vehicles listed1,368

Models

ModelVehiclesBuilt fromBuilt to
R Series1,368not statednot stated

Concern

Front brakes may fail

Defect, as DVSA words it

It has been identified that a combination of unfavourable tolerances can result in the brake lines being under strain. As a consequence when the machine is being ridden the brake lines could develop leaks thus allowing hydraulic fluid to escape. This will cause the level of the hydraulic fluid within the reservoir to fall which if this goes unnoticed can result in failure of the front brakes only.

Remedy, as DVSA words it

Recalled machines will be fitted with brakes lines which are significantly more resistant to the effects of vibration and strain. Additionally have a geometry which allows for tolerances that ensure that the lines are not under strain in their installed positions.

What changed since we first read it

Nothing yet. The wording has been the same on every read since 4 September 2026. The file is read again every day; if DVSA rewrites the defect, remedy or concern, the old and new text will appear here with both dates.

The same recall in other registers

No match found in the American, Canadian or European registers by manufacturer reference. A recall can exist abroad under a different reference; this site only claims a match when the reference agrees.

Check this recall on the DVSA service

Read from DVSA's bulk recalls file (RecallsFile.csv, 7 MB) on 6 September 2026; this recall first read on 4 September 2026, read 3 times since. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA, Check vehicle recalls. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority: the official notice is the one on the DVSA service.

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