NHTSA Campaign 16V948000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Dec 30, 2016 · 21 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | S 1000 R | 2017 | 21 |
| BMW | S 1000 RR | 2016 | 21 |
| BMW | S 1000 RR | 2017 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V948000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.