NHTSA recall 17V438000
Suspension · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2014 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2014 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
- 2015 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2015 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
- 2016 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
- 2017 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2017 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
- BMW R 1200 GS
- BMW R1200 GS Adventure
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V438000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.