BMW — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-12-10
BMW motorcycles: oil filter manufacturing defect may cause threaded connection to loosen at high RPM
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-12-10 |
| Manufacturer | B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. |
| Models affected | HP4, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, S 1000 XR, HP4 Race, M 1000 R, M 1000RR, M 1000 XR |
| Model year | 2009 - 2024 |
| Units affected | 827 |
| Defect | A production batch of oil filters had a manufacturing defect that can result in the threaded connection becoming loose at high RPM._x000D_ As a result, oil could leak resulting in an engine stall or accumulation in the presence of an ignition source resulting in a vehicle fire._x000D_ The oil filters may have been fitted during a service or oil change. An engine stall or vehicle fire could increase the risk of serious injury or death to riders, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or BMW Australia’s hotline on 1800 243 675._x000D_ The installed oil filter will be checked and replaced if required. All work is completed free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006207 |
| 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. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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