OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
16V948000
Suspension:rear
Reported Dec 30, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗