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🧸 Product DE BG DK FI FR THE NETHERLANDS NO PL PT SE SI May 26, 2023

BMW motorcycle — M 1000 R, S 1000 RR

Motorcycles equipped with a milled handbrake lever with part number 37728103376.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A dimensionally inaccurate control pin can cause insufficient pressure compensation in and impaired function of the braking system, creating a risk of an accident.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1204 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about some BMW motorcycles (M 1000 R and S 1000 RR). A small part inside the brakes may not be the right size.

What's happening? This wrong-sized part can make the brakes work poorly. That could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own or ride one of these BMW motorcycles in Germany or listed countries, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop riding and take the bike to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or BMW for help fixing the brakes.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
BMW motorcycle
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A dimensionally inaccurate control pin can cause insufficient pressure compensation in and impaired function of the braking system, creating a risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
May 26, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009056

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BMW motorcycle — M 1000 R, S 1000 RR. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A dimensionally inaccurate control pin can cause insufficient pressure compensation in and impaired function of the braking system, creating a risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 26, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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