Suspension: rearRecall 16V-948 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 16V-948 covers 21 BMW vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V948000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 8, 2016 to November 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.