The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V502000·Announced 2017-08-14

BMW Recalls 2014-2017 R NINE T Motorcycles for Swingarm Bolt Issue

BMW is recalling 2014-2017 R NINE T motorcycles because swingarm pivot pin bolts may loosen, increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair the issue free of charge.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame and members) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2017 R NINE T motorcycles. The recall involves 3,368 vehicles where the bolts connecting the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.

If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, which increases the risk of a crash. This is a structural defect involving the frame and members.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will remove the pivot pin bolts, clean them, and re-install them with the proper torque after applying a thread locking adhesive, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW R NINE T
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,368

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • R NINE T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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