BMW of North Americais recalling certain 2020 through 2023 S 1000 R and S 1000 XR motorcycles produced between particular dates.

S 1000 R and S 1000 XR Safety Recall Report

BMW’s Part 573 Safety Recall Reportto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says up to 394 motorcycles are affected.

In the report, BMW says:

“This safety recall involves the optional milled hand brake lever, in which the specification of the lever’s fulcrum pin may not have been sufficient, could cause a reduced blowby clearance, and affect the system’s pressure regulation.”

Describing the safety risk, BMW says:

“In certain riding conditions, a reduction in brake pressure could occur, affect braking performance, lead to a longer stopping distance, and may increase the risk of a crash. ”

The motorcycles affected by this recall are as follows:

MAKE	MODEL	MODEL YEAR
BMW	S 1000 RR	2023

Description of the Remedy

BMW will notify owners by first-class mail and will be instructed to take their motorcycle to an authorized BMW dealer who will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin for free.

Notification schedule

To remedy the defect, BMW will notify dealers and owners of this recall following the below notification schedule:

Planned Dealer Notification Date: February 24, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date: April 18, 2023

Contacts

Should owners have any questions, they may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), quoting NHTSA Recall 23V051000, or go towww.nhtsa.gov.