BMW R 1200 ST Recalls

The BMW R 1200 ST has 5 recalls spanning 2005 through 2011, with the most serious being a front brake line defect on 2007-2009 models where riding vibration can strain and split the line, leaking brake fluid until the reservoir empties and front braking fails entirely. A second severity-5 recall covers 2005-2007 models and concerns the rear wheel mounting flange, which can crack and allow the mounting bolts to loosen until the rear wheel is no longer properly secured to the motorcycle. On 2005 models, road debris can lodge between the throttle body and engine block, jamming the throttle cable pulley and leaving the rider with restricted or unresponsive throttle control. Two additional recalls affect 2005 models on the brake side. If the front left brake caliper is removed during service and reinstalled with the anti-lock brake sensor cable routed incorrectly, the cable can rub against the brake disc until the anti-lock braking system stops functioning. Separately, under rapid and repeated hard braking, the anti-lock braking system on 2005 models can drop out temporarily on its own, without any prior service work as a trigger.