What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2012140
- Recall date
- 24 April 2012
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- S1000rr
- Model years
- 2012
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 88
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain motorcycles, the connecting rod bolts could loosen and separate from the connecting rod. This could cause the rear-wheel to lock-up if the engine fails and seizes creating the risk of a crash. Additionally engine failure may also cause oil to leak in front of the rear tire which may render the vehicle unstable. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace connecting rod bolts and apply a thread-locking agent to the bolts.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2012140.
What the words on this notice mean — the system it is filed under, and what the filing type says about who found the fault.