6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2020-08-14
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 r 1250 gs, gs adventure and r 1250 rt, 2020 s 1000 rr and s 1000 xr motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 122, motorcycle brake systems.
Consequence
Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. Bmw issued owners an interim notification on october 12, 2020. As of january 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began march 8, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2020-08-14
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 r 1250 gs, gs adventure and r 1250 rt, 2020 s 1000 rr and s 1000 xr motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 122, motorcycle brake systems.
Consequence
Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. Bmw issued owners an interim notification on october 12, 2020. As of january 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began march 8, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 s 1000r and 2020-2023 s 1000xr motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the dynamic pro riding mode feature front wheel lift-off assistant may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.
Consequence
Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the front wheel lift-off assistant has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the dynamic pro riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 28, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 s 1000r and 2020-2023 s 1000xr motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the dynamic pro riding mode feature front wheel lift-off assistant may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.
Consequence
Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the front wheel lift-off assistant has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the dynamic pro riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 4, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 s 1000r and 2020-2023 s 1000xr motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the dynamic pro riding mode feature front wheel lift-off assistant may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.
Consequence
Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the front wheel lift-off assistant has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the dynamic pro riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 4, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 s 1000r and 2020-2023 s 1000xr motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the dynamic pro riding mode feature front wheel lift-off assistant may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.
Consequence
Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the front wheel lift-off assistant has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the dynamic pro riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 4, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.nhtsa.gov.