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Motorcycle (BMW S1000RR) - Repair
Official notice
21 Oct 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycle (BMW S1000RR) - Repair. Engine (intake and exhaust valves) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Engine (intake and exhaust valves). ■ Condition and cause of the noncompliant structure, equipment or performance: The surface coating treatment of the engine's intake and exhaust valves is unsuitable, which may cause premature wear of the valve guides. Continued use in this condition may cause abnormal noise due to valve guide wear. In the worst case, the valves and valve guides may break, causing the engine to stop and rendering the vehicle inoperable. Published 2021-10-21.
What to do now
(Recall)外-3303 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the complete cylinder head assembly with an improved assembly on all vehicles.
Recall number
外-3303
Official notice
2021-10-21
The hazard
The hazard
Engine (intake and exhaust valves) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Engine (intake and exhaust valves). ■ Condition and cause of the noncompliant structure, equipment or performance: The surface coating treatment of the engine's intake and exhaust valves is unsuitable, which may cause premature wear of the valve guides. Continued use in this condition may cause abnormal noise due to valve guide wear. In the worst case, the valves and valve guides may break, causing the engine to stop and rendering the vehicle inoperable.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: BMW. Contact: ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社. Phone 0120-269-437.
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