NHTSA safety recall

Recall 17V438000

Suspension › Front — BMW · reported 10 Jul 2017 · 14,626 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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.

The risk

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

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
17V438000
Filed by
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report received
10 Jul 2017
Owners notified
31 Aug 2017
Potentially affected
14,626

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2014 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure 2014 BMW R1200 Gs 2015 BMW R1200 Gs 2016 BMW R1200 Gs 2017 BMW R1200 Gs 2015 BMW R1200 Gs Adventure 2016 BMW R1200 Gs Adventure 2017 BMW R1200 Gs Adventure

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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