Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 s1000rr motorcycles, manufactured from september 1, 2011, through april 10, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the connecting rod bolts may become loose during high engine temperatures and/or high engine operating speeds which could result in catastrophic engine damage.
What could happen
In the event of engine damage, escaping oil could cause handling issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rod bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on june 8, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw S 1000 Rr 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V177000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 20, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 8, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,414
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2011 to Apr 10, 2012
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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- Bmw recall: Communication Jul 25, 2025
- Bmw recall: Service brakes Feb 24, 2023
- Bmw recall: Power train Oct 7, 2022
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 8, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.