Bmw Recall 17V502000: Structure, Frame And Members

NHTSA recall 17V502000 · announced August 14, 2017 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 3,368 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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 CustomerRelations@bmwmotorcycles.com.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Bmw R Nine T
• 2015 Bmw R Nine T
• 2016 Bmw R Nine T
• 2017 Bmw R Nine T

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.