BMW R Nine T (2014-2017): Structure
Recall 17V502000 · Aug 14, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
3,368
vehicles affected
3,368
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V502000
- Date
- Aug 14, 2017
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 3,368
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- 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 R NINE T motorcycles. The bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.
What can happen
If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 CustomerRelations@bmwmotorcycles.com.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V502000?
1 model: BMW R Nine T (2014-2017), about 3,368 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V502000?
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.
What can happen?
If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase 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.