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Vehicle recall 16V948000 · December 30, 2016

BMW S 1000 RR and S 1000 R

One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.
Consequence
If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V948000
Reported to NHTSA
December 30, 2016
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Owner notification
February 17, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected
21
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 16V948000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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