2012 BMW S 1000 RR recall: engine
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 20, 2012. It covers about 1,414 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,414
- reported
- Apr 20, 2012
- owners notified
- Jun 8, 2012
- related complaints
- 3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of engine damage, escaping oil could cause handling issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V177000
Affected vehicles
- BMW S 1000 RR 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 12V177000
Is there a recall on the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR engine?
Yes. Recall 12V177000, reported on April 20, 2012, covers about 1,414 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V177000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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