Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 M 1000 XR, and M 1000 R motorcycles. The steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort.
Consequence: An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering damper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
UPDATE DELIVERY STOP: STOP320007 a M 1000 R and XR Steering Damper Analysis
11024216
Date: 2025-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
When turning the wheel slowly, you might hear rattling noises from inside. Sometimes during manufacturing ,the core doesn't fully detach from the wheel. These core pieces can break off and rattle inside the wheel.
11022877
Date: 2025-08-28. Type: Other. Systems: STEERING.
Steering Damper Inspection and Return
11022846
Date: 2025-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Customer complains when the bike parked and without the engine running; while compressing and lettingthe rear suspension rebound, there is a loud audible cracking or groaning noise. This is either due to low grease levels on the bearing positions or bearing position damage.
11022847
Date: 2025-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Traces of wear seem to be found on the needle bearing bush of the rear suspension strut. The ZnNi (zinc-nickel) corrosion protection coating can be worn in the area of the race for the needles of thebearing and does not constitute bearing bush wear.
11017107
Date: 2025-04-18. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
The Emission Label control information for US Model code (0P53) contains faulty EVAP and Permeationdata. The affected vehicles have been placed under the delivery stop STOP710017 associated with campaignnumber 0071240000, which will be lifted upon completion of this technical campaign.
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