Structure: frame and membersRecall 17V-502 · 2014–2017 BMW R Nine T
BMW of North America, LLC recall 17V-502 covers 3,368 2014–2017 BMW R Nine T for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V502000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
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
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 27, 2013 to July 21, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.