Nearly 17,000 BMW motorcycles are being recalled due to an issue related to the ignition lock, federal officials say.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the ignition lock in certain motorcycles may fail, causing “the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding.”
The recall notice says the issue could raise the risk of a crash. Here’s what we know about the affected motorcycles and what owners should do.
Which Model Is Potentially Affected by the BMW Recall?
According to the NHTSA, 16,736 motorcycles are potentially affected. The models included are:
- 2020-2026 BMW S 1000 RR
No injuries or accidents have been reported in connection with the recall.
What Should Motorcycle Owners Do?
The NHTSA noted that BMW is developing a remedy for customers, and notification letters will be sent on Sept. 14.
BMW can be reached at 1-800-525-7417.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
Reporting by Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY / USA TODAY Unlimited Use
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