BMW Recalls 2016-2017 S 1000 RR and R Motorcycles for Rear Suspension Bolt
BMW is recalling specific 2016-2017 S 1000 RR and S 1000 R motorcycles because a rear suspension bolt may loosen, affecting handling and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension bolt) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured between June 8, 2016, and November 16, 2016, as well as 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where one of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen.
If the bolt loosens, it may adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW S 1000 RR, S 1000 R
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 21
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 (2)
- S 1000 RR
- S 1000 R
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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