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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V948
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 21
If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle’s handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
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.
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.