NHTSA recall 16V948000
Suspension › Rear
BMW S 1000 R and 1 more
Reported Dec 30, 201621 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Oct 12, 2016 – Oct 12, 2016
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.