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BMW fasteners on the front side trim panels may have insufficient strength to retain the panels at high speeds.

NHTSA campaign 12V-556 · Reported December 3, 2012 · 266 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW
VEHICLES AFFECTED
266
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reattach the left and right front side trim panels with stronger "snap-lock" fasteners.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the structure body. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The fasteners on the front side trim panels may have insufficient strength to retain the panels at high speeds.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the panel separates it could interfere with riding and handling of the scooter and increase the risk of a crash. The panel could also become a hazard for other road users.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reattach the left and right front side trim panels with stronger "snap-lock" fasteners, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-556.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
—See NHTSA record 12V-556

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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