BMW Motorrad S1000rr: Engine May Seize
BMW Motorrad is recalling 470 S1000RR motorcycles because the conrod big end bolts may loosen at high engine speeds, potentially causing the engine to seize and oil to leak. This could create a safety-critical riding situation. The fix involves installing new conrod bolts with thread locking compound applied.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD S1000RR. Units affected: 470
- Reason
- Under high engine speeds it is possible that the conrod big end bolts may work loose which can cause the engine to seize. The anti-hopping clutch will prevent the rear wheel from locking but a safety critical riding situation may occur if oil escapes. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to install new conrod bolts that have thread locking compound applied.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-06-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/79459e2d-bf90-4cdb-a9c0-a500487250bf