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Motorcycle (BMW S1000RR) - Repair
Official notice
8 Oct 2026
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycle (BMW S1000RR) - Repair. Electrical equipment (ignition switch) defect ■Affected part (component name) Electrical equipment (ignition switch) ■Structure, equipment, or performance condition recognized as non-compliant with the standards and its cause Due to insufficient design review of the ignition switch, vibration in the high-revolution range may cause the contact area between the internal cam and intermediate pin to wear. As a result, the micro-switch contacts may be temporarily disconnected, and in the worst case, the engine may stop while the vehicle is being driven. Published 2026-10-08.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-4243 ■Remedial action For all vehicles, rewrite the control programs of the engine control unit and immobilizer control unit to the countermeasure specification so that users are notified by a warning message and a protection mode limiting the engine speed is activated. In addition, inspect the function of the ignition switch using a diagnostic device, and if a fault code is recorded, replace the ignition switch with a new one.
Units affected
3,845
Recall number
外-4243
Official notice
2026-10-08
The hazard
The hazard
Electrical equipment (ignition switch) defect ■Affected part (component name) Electrical equipment (ignition switch) ■Structure, equipment, or performance condition recognized as non-compliant with the standards and its cause Due to insufficient design review of the ignition switch, vibration in the high-revolution range may cause the contact area between the internal cam and intermediate pin to wear. As a result, the micro-switch contacts may be temporarily disconnected, and in the worst case, the engine may stop while the vehicle is being driven.
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Brand: BMW. Contact: ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社. Phone 0120-269-437.
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