If you think there has been a lot of motorcycle safety recalls in the past month, you are right.

In the first quarter of 2021, there were 13 recalls, but the rate has accelerated with 10 recalls in the month of May, alone.

Perhaps as riders are coming out of lockdown around the world and riding again, they are discovering issues with their bikes which result in official recall notices.

The latest is and issue of rusted brakes on 2017-2019 BMW G 310 motorcycles and C 400 scooters.

The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the issue affects 1479 bikes and scooters and supersedes a previous recall in 2019.

“Due to road treatment conditions, such as aggressive salt types or significant usage, surface corrosion could occur within the un-anodised brake caliper piston bore,” the notice says.

“Corrosion on the surface of the brake caliper could impair the piston’s clearance within the bore, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of an accident and serious injury or death to the rider and other road users.”

Owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia or a BMW Motorrad dealer to arrange for inspection and free repair.

Vehicles affected are BMW G 310 GS (K02, 0G02); G 310 R (K03, 0G01); C 400 GT (K08, 0C06) and C 400 X (K09, 0C09).

VINs (Vehicle identification number) of affect ted bikes and scooters are included at the end of this article.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

VINs of affected bikes and scooters

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com