WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 13, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
BMW Recall:
Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the “front wheel lift-off assistant” has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V051000
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 754
MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
BMW | S 1000 R | 2022 – 2023 |
BMW | S 1000 XR | 2020 – 2023 |
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the “Dynamic Pro” riding mode feature “front wheel lift-off assistant” may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.
Remedy
BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the “Dynamic Pro” riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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