Reduced Brake Performance from Hand Brake Lever – 2023 BMW S 1000 RR Motorcycles

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-123 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Submission Date : FEB 24, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-123 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Address : P.O. Box 1227 Westwood NJ 07675-1227 Company phone : 18005257417 Population : Number of potentially involved : 394 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 BMW S 1000 RR Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES Body Style : Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 394 motorcycles were manufactured with a hand brake lever with an insufficient specification. Basis for recall population determination: Motorcycle assembly information, supplier production records, parts supply chain and aftersales information were reviewed to determine the number and production dates of potentially affected motorcycles. Recall component difference to non-recall component: The hand brake lever did not have an appropriate specification. Production Dates : OCT 04, 2022 – FEB 07, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : 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. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : 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. Description of the Cause : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-123 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : milled hand brake lever Component Description : milled hand brake lever Component Part Number : 8103376 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : BMW AG Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : In November 2022, during functional checks and tests in preparation for an event, BMW became aware of two 2023 BMW M 1000 R motorcycles with unusual hand brake lever movement. The unusual movement corresponded with varying brake lever pressure. An engineering review was initiated. Various analyses and tests were performed. A review of the engineering specifications of components of the braking system, including the hand brake lever, was conducted. Additional motorcycle models with similar design configurations were identified, including hand brake levers which were available as standard equipment, factory option, and/or aftermarket accessory. In January 2023, the review indicated that the supplier of the hand brake lever involved in the subject recall was provided with specifications which were insufficient. Motorcycle assembly information, supplier production records, parts supply chain and aftersales information were reviewed to determine the number and production dates of potentially affected motorcycles. On February 16, 2023, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries that may be Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-123 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 related to this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The hand brake lever fulcrum pin will be replaced. Owners will be notified by First Class mail and instructed to take their motorcycle to an authorized BMW motorcycle dealer to have the remedy performed for free. If this condition were to occur to a potentially affected motorcycle prior to this recall, the remedy would be covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty program. Therefore, reimbursement for a pre-notification remedy re Part 573.13 and Part 577.11 is not necessary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Recall component – milled hand brake lever – part number – 8 103 376 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is planned to begin and end on February 24, 2023. Notification to owners is planned to begin and end on April 18, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 24, 2023 – FEB 24, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 18, 2023 – APR 18, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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Recall 23V-123 Milled Handbrake Lever Pivot Deliver stops STOP340009 and STOP320004 have been changed to 0000321300 BMW has determined after thorough inspection that the STOP340009 for the KM3 M 1000 R Brake calipers and STOP320004 for the S 1000 RR Milled Handbrake levers have the same repair and have been consolidated to 0000321300 Recall 23V-123 Milled Handbrake Lever Pivot. First batch of parts will be arriving in the CDC mid-March. A recall bulletin is being produced and will be available soon. NHTSA STATEMENT Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motorcycle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that dealers may not legally deliver new motorcycles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any used motorcycles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed. Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts. Mar 3, 2023

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