Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V165000

Power train: driveline

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-03-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V165000

Power train: driveline

Component
Power train: driveline
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-19
Owners notified
2020-04-28

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. The pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive and swing arm to loosen.

Safety risk

A loose connection between the final drive and swing arm will reduce stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the pivot pin, free of charge. The motorcycles are not with owners at this time. The recall began April 28, 2020. Please contact BMW customer service number 1-800-525-7417.

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

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW R 1250 GS2020
BMW R 1250 RT2020

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.