Recall 16V948000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Report Date

20161230

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2016	BMW	S 1000 RR
2017	BMW	S 1000 R
2017	BMW	S 1000 RR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.