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Automotive · United States · 2024-11-15

BMW motorcycle oil filters: defective part may cause issues

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-15
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	MOTORCYCLE OIL FILTER
Units affected	4803
Defect	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain BMW Dealer Service Part Oil Filters designed to fit S1000RR, M1000RR/R/XR, HP4 (Race) motorcycles, and with part number 11427721779-04. The vibration frequencies from certain high-revving four-cylinder motorcycle engines can cause the oil filter to unscrew during riding._x000D_ A loose or detached oil filter can allow oil to escape from the engine and contact the rear tire or road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the oil filter as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall number	24E096000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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