The 2012 BMW S1000RR has 2 recalls, the most serious involving connecting rod bolts that can loosen and separate, causing the engine to seize, the rear wheel to lock up, and oil to spill onto the rear tire, any of which can cause a crash.
The second recall involves the side stand, which may have been installed incorrectly, allowing its attachment bolts to loosen and the motorcycle to topple while parked on the stand.
At a glance
What can fail
The side stand may have been installed incorrectly during assembly. The attachment bolts can loosen, causing the motorcycle to fall over while resting on the stand.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove the side stand mounting plate, clean the components, and reinstall it with new fasteners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Connecting rod bolts may loosen and separate from the connecting rod. If the engine seizes, the rear wheel can lock up, or oil may leak onto the rear tire, making the motorcycle unstable.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the connecting rod bolts and apply thread-locking agent to prevent them from loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
