Bmw recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw S 1000 R 2017
- Bmw S 1000 Rr 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V948000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 30, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 17, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 21
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 8, 2016 to Nov 16, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Jul 23, 2026
- Bmw recall: Exterior lighting Feb 26, 2026
- 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.