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BMW S 1000 RR Motorcycle Hand Brake Lever Defect

NHTSA campaign 23V123000 · Reported Feb 24, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC

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Reduced braking performance can make it take longer to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V123000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 24, 2023
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Service Brakes
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some BMW S 1000 RR motorcycles, the hand brake lever may not work the way it should. This can reduce how well the brakes perform, which means the motorcycle could take longer to stop than expected. Dealers will replace a small part in the brake lever, called the fulcrum pin, to fix the problem. This repair will be done free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your motorcycle is included.
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair (BMW customer service: 1-800-525-7417).
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V123000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 BMW S 1000 RR

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.
Safety risk: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.