The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V123000·Announced 2023-02-24

2023 BMW S 1000 RR Motorcycles Recalled for Hand Brake Defect

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles due to a hand brake lever defect that may reduce brake performance. Approximately 394 units are affected.

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: No injuries or deaths are reported in the source. The hand brake lever defect creates a crash risk on motorcycles but without documented incidents, qualifying it as a risk-of-harm product without reported injury, which scores as High (3) per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, which can reduce brake performance.

Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. The defect is related to the hand brake lever fulcrum pin.

Approximately 394 motorcycles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2023. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Contact your BMW dealer to schedule this repair.

The recalled product

Product
BMW S 1000 RR
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
394

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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