Campaign 23V-123

Motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.

Consequence

Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 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: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23V123000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-123
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
BMW	S 1000 RR	2023	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-247 Apr 16, 2025
Front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle
25V-154 Mar 12, 2025
Rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control…
21V-089 Feb 18, 2021
Right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which over time, could result in the front brake disc becoming loose
21V-062 Feb 10, 2021
Rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly…
20V-476 Aug 13, 2020
Front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked
20V-166 Mar 19, 2020
Brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an…