BMW due to a manufacturing process error, the connecting rod bolts may become loose during high engine temperatures AND/OR high engine operating speeds which could result in catastrophic engine damage.
The short version
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling engine. Here is what owners need to know.
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR, THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE DURING HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES AND/OR HIGH ENGINE OPERATING SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE.
IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE DAMAGE, ESCAPING OIL COULD CAUSE HANDLING ISSUES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-177.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | BMW S 1000 RR |
What changed
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