Bmw Recall 16V948000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 16V948000 · announced December 30, 2016 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 21 units affected

The problem

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.

The risk

If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Bmw S 1000 R
• 2016 Bmw S 1000 Rr
• 2017 Bmw S 1000 Rr

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.