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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V177000

2012 Bmw S 1000 Rr — Engine and engine cooling: engine

Published April 20, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V177000, published April 20, 2012. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2012 Bmw S 1000 Rr — Engine and engine cooling: engine.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
S 1000 RR
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2012 BMW S 1000 RR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Bmw S 1000 Rr — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V177000 on April 20, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: S 1000 RR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)