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SevereNHTSA·12V177000·Announced 2012-04-20

BMW Recalls 2012 S 1000 RR Motorcycles for Engine Bolt Defect

BMW is recalling 2012 S 1000 RR motorcycles because loose connecting rod bolts could cause engine damage and oil leaks, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component failure) that could lead to catastrophic engine damage and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured between September 1, 2011, and April 10, 2012. The recall addresses a manufacturing process error that may cause connecting rod bolts to become loose during high engine temperatures or high operating speeds.

This defect could result in catastrophic engine damage. If engine damage occurs, escaping oil could cause handling issues, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rod bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on June 8, 2012. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW S 1000 RR
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,414

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • S 1000 RR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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