BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure (2014-2017): Suspension
Recall 17V438000 · Jul 10, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
14,626
vehicles affected
14,626
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V438000
- Date
- Jul 10, 2017
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 14,626
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
3 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | R1200 GS | 2014-2017 |
| BMW | R 1200 GS Adventure | 2014 |
| BMW | R1200 GS Adventure | 2015-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V438000?
3 models: BMW R1200 GS (2014-2017), BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (2014), BMW R1200 GS Adventure (2015-2017), about 14,626 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V438000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.