Bmw recall: Suspension
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
What could happen
If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure 2014
- Bmw R1200 Gs 2014–2017
- Bmw R1200 Gs Adventure 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V438000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 10, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 14,626
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 13, 2013 to Jun 19, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Front
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 10, 2020
- Bmw recall: Equipment Mar 21, 2018
- Bmw recall: Exterior lighting Aug 21, 2017
- Bmw recall: Equipment Jul 28, 2017
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 8, 2021
- Bmw recall: Wheels Mar 11, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.