BMW Motorrad S1000rr: Side Stand May Fail

BMW Motorrad is recalling 752 S1000RR motorcycles because the threaded fasteners connecting the side stand to the frame may loosen and cause the side stand to detach or collapse. The company will replace the fasteners with longer ones that have a special coating to prevent loosening. This recall affects S1000RR motorcycles in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
BMW MOTORRAD UK
Product
Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD S1000RR. Units affected: 752
Reason
The threaded fasteners connecting the side stand to the frame may come loose and allow the side stand to detach/collapse. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the original threaded fasteners with ones that are longer and have Pre-coating applied to all the thread.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2013-01-31
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/34c9ab57-e7c4-4492-8f74-ba4bbb86160b