2012 BMW S 1000 RR Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 12V177000 on 04/19/2012
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2011 - 04/09/2012
- Affected:
- 1,414
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- In the event of engine damage, escaping oil could cause handling issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 12V585000 on 12/13/2012
- Component:
- Structure:motorcycle kickstand/center stand
- Affected:
- 2,385
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
2012 BMW S 1000 RR TSBs (7)
- Bulletin:
- SB-1214
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. no models or model years listed.
- Bulletin:
- SIB-12-18-12
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. all models. no model
- Bulletin:
- MC54380454
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- After approximately 9000 miles, the timing chain may wear to a point that the chain tensioner's range of adjustment is insufficient to accommodate the change in length. rattling / chattering noise from the timing gear.
- Bulletin:
- MC63876474
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Various malfunctions in navigator vi gps due to older software which requires update.
- Bulletin:
- MC3200114
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- In the framework of quality monitoring, bmw motorrad has ascertained that in some cases the clutch switch can trip before the clutch has fully disengaged. this is due to an incorrect cam-lobe contour on the clutch lever. for this reason, as
- Bulletin:
- MC62336252
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Side trim panel loose.
- Bulletin:
- MC62260571
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- While riding with cruise control and hands off the handle bars there is significant pulling of the motorcycle to one side.
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