CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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].
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Bolts connecting the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen on certain 2014-2017 motorcycles. If the pivot pin loosens, the motorcycle's handling and stability can be affected, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized BMW dealers will remove the pivot pin bolts, clean them, and reinstall them with the proper torque after applying thread locking adhesive. The repair is free of charge. Owners will be notified by BMW, but you can also check whether your motorcycle's VIN has an open recall and contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected].
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW R Nine T | 2014201520162017 |
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