BMW Recalls 2012-2013 S 1000 RR Motorcycles for Side-Stand Bolt Issue
BMW is recalling 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles because side-stand bolts may loosen, causing the stand to separate and the bike to fall.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (side-stand separation) that could cause the motorcycle to fall and result in injury, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured between September 2011 and December 2012. The recall involves 2,385 vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. If the bolts loosen, the side-stand could separate from the motorcycle frame. This separation could cause the motorcycle to fall, creating a risk of injury.
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 contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW S 1000 RR
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 2,385
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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