The defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
The risk
A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2012, 2013 |
Components: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2012 | 6 | 2 |
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2013 | 2 | 1 |
Other structure recalls in 2012
33 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the structure; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 12V591000 17 Dec 2012 | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| 12V556000 3 Dec 2012 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 12V535000 6 Nov 2012 | FLEETWOOD RV, INC. |
| 12V526000 31 Oct 2012 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 12V463000 20 Sept 2012 | Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| 12V380000 6 Aug 2012 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| 12V386000 6 Aug 2012 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| 12V383000 3 Aug 2012 | ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012