The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V697000·Announced 2019-10-02

BMW Recalls 2020 S1000 RR Motorcycles Due to Oil Cooler Hose Defect

BMW is recalling 416 2020 S1000 RR motorcycles because oil cooler hoses may not be attached properly, potentially causing an oil leak that increases crash risk.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where a crash risk is identified, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 S1000 RR motorcycles. The recall involves 416 vehicles where the oil cooler hoses may not be attached properly to the oil pipes, which can result in an oil leak.

The leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific dates or geographic distribution details are provided in the source text.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler assembly, including the hoses, free of charge. 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 S1000 RR
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
416

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)

  • S1000 RR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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