Bmw recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw R Nine T 2014–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V502000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 16, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,368
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 27, 2013 to Jul 21, 2017
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
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 Feb 8, 2021
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 19, 2020
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 19, 2020
- Bmw recall: Exterior lighting Mar 12, 2020
- Bmw recall: Exterior lighting Feb 24, 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.