NHTSA Campaign 17V438000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Jul 10, 2017 · 14,626 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2014 | 14,626 |
| BMW | R1200 GS | 2014 | 14,626 |
| BMW | R1200 GS | 2015 | 14,626 |
| BMW | R1200 GS | 2016 | 14,626 |
| BMW | R1200 GS | 2017 | 14,626 |
| BMW | R1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2015 | 14,626 |
| BMW | R1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2016 | 14,626 |
| BMW | R1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2017 | 14,626 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V438000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.