01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 BMW R Nine T recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V060000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- February 8, 2021
- Potential units
- 20,963campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Why it matters: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: March 17, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 17V502000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- August 14, 2017
- Potential units
- 3,368campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 [email protected].
Owner notification: October 16, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 15V110000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- February 24, 2015
- Potential units
- 1,792campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, through January 26, 2015. The design of the rear turn signals may partially obscure the lights from being seen by the driver of a following vehicle. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Why it matters: In certain road and traffic conditions, the rear turn signals may be slightly obscured to the driver of a following vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear turn signals with ones that have longer arms, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: December 12, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH