Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V502000

Structure: frame and members

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-08-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V502000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,368
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-14
Owners notified
2017-10-16

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R NINE T motorcycles. The bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.

Safety risk

If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will remove the pivot pin bolts, clean, and re-install them with the proper torque after applying a thread locking adhesive, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW R Nine T2017 2016 2015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.