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BMW S 1000 RR Recall 12V585: Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand

NHTSA campaign 12V585, reported December 14, 2012, 2,385 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V585BMW of North America, LLC
Component
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Problem
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
Risk
A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

BMW S 1000 RR20122013