The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.
The risk
Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2023 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
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 | 2023 | 2 | 2 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2023
5 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the service brakes; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 23V859000 19 Dec 2023 | Doosan Portable Power |
| 23V559000 7 Aug 2023 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 23V288000 24 Apr 2023 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 23V202000 24 Mar 2023 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023