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BMW M1000R, M1000XR — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-04-01

BMW motorcycles steering damper improperly manufactured, internal part could move

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-01
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	M1000R, M1000XR
Model year	2025
Units affected	4
Defect	On a small number of motorcycles, the steering damper may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, a part inside the damper could move and cause a sudden change in steering feel and an increase in steering effort._x000D_ A sudden change in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Steering
Remedy	BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the steering damper.
Recall number	2025-169
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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