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SevereNHTSA·24E096000·Announced 2024-11-15

BMW Recalls Oil Filters for Specific High-Performance Motorcycles

BMW is recalling specific oil filters for S1000RR, M1000RR/R/XR, and HP4 (Race) motorcycles because vibration can cause them to unscrew, 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 where a component can detach, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain BMW Dealer Service Part Oil Filters designed to fit S1000RR, M1000RR/R/XR, and HP4 (Race) motorcycles. The affected parts have the part number 11427721779-04.

The vibration frequencies from certain high-revving four-cylinder motorcycle engines can cause the oil filter to unscrew during riding. A loose or detached oil filter can allow oil to escape from the engine and contact the rear tire or road surface, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the oil filter as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2025. 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN recall
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
4,803

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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