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.