Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E034000 Reported June 19, 2013

Steering damper bracket may fail, locking steering

Q: What is recall 13E034000?

NHTSA recall 13E034000 was issued by Ohlins Racing Ab on June 19, 2013. It addresses: Steering damper bracket may fail, locking steering. The recall affects approximately 801 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ohlins Racing Ab · N/A · 801 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13E034000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ohlins Racing Ab

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

801

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 19, 2013

Completion Rate

16.60

Defect Summary

Ohlins racing ab (ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. these dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on bmw s1000rr and r1200r motorcycles. the affected brackets may crack.

Safety Consequence

If there is a crack in the steering bracket, as low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Action

Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. the recall began on july 2, 2013. owners may contact ohlins usa at 1-828-692-4525.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ohlins Racing Ab dealer and reference recall ID 13E034000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13E034000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13E034000?

NHTSA recall 13E034000 was issued by Ohlins Racing Ab on June 19, 2013. It addresses: Steering damper bracket may fail, locking steering. The recall affects approximately 801 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ohlins Racing Ab dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E034000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.