BMW M 1000 RR, S 1000 R, S 1000 RR and others: Clutch assembly

Date

Oct. 7, 2022

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW M 1000 RR (2022); BMW S 1000 R (2022, 2023); BMW S 1000 RR (2022); BMW S 1000 XR (2022, 2023)

Component

Power Train › Clutch Assembly

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 S1000RR, M1000RR, and 2022-2023 S1000XR and S1000R motorcycles. The clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil.

Potentially affected

951

What can happen

An oil leak occurring at the clutch cover increases the risk of a crash or fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all 10 clutch cover bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 6, 2022

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Clutch Cover Bolts · Clutch Cover Bolts · 8 563 763

Recall number

22V752000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.