CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.
- Risk
- If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A bolt on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen over time. If that happens, the motorcycle's handling can be adversely affected, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The recall covers certain motorcycles built within specific production windows, including some 2016 and 2017 S 1000 RR models and 2017 S 1000 R models. BMW will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications at no cost to you. The recall began February 17, 2017.
If you own one of these motorcycles, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to confirm whether your bike is included, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW S 1000 R | 2017 |
|---|---|
| BMW S 1000 RR | 20162017 |