The worst 2017 BMW S 1000 RR problems
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Recalls 1
Suspension: rear
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V948000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 BMW S 1000 RR 55
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- On the above listed vehicles, lubricant residue can be found on the fork cap on the right side telescoping...
- During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized...
- Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover...
- Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
- Check rocker arms and replace where needed.
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
- The engine wiring harness may chafe on the honeycomb structure of the frame
- Warning light and fault message in the TFT with faults stored for the rear oxygen sensor (after the...
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Is the 2017 BMW S 1000 RR reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 BMW S 1000 RR.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW S 1000 RR?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW S 1000 RR have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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