Component
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your motorcycle's kickstand attachment bolts might be loose due to a manufacturing error, which could cause your kickstand to break off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the kickstand breaks off, your motorcycle could fall, putting you at risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
BMW will fix the issue for free by cleaning the kickstand mounting plate threads and replacing the bolts at a dealership, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your motorcycle in.
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Original — What Happened
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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