NHTSA Campaign 17V502000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Aug 14, 2017 · 3,368 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | R NINE T | 2014 | 3,368 |
| BMW | R NINE T | 2015 | 3,368 |
| BMW | R NINE T | 2016 | 3,368 |
| BMW | R NINE T | 2017 | 3,368 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V502000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.