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BMW R1250GS/RT Final Drive Pivot Pin May Loosen
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A loose connection between the final drive and swing arm can make the motorcycle harder to control and increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V165000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Power Train:driveline |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. These motorcycles have a pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm. On affected bikes, this pivot pin may be damaged, and if it is, the connection between the final drive and the swing arm can become loose. This recall was issued because that pin needs to be replaced before it causes a problem with the connection.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the repair.
3. The pivot pin will be replaced free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V165000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Power Train Recalls Involve Transmission and Motorcycle Drive Failures · all 13 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. The pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive and swing arm to loosen.
- Safety risk
- A loose connection between the final drive and swing arm will reduce stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pivot pin, free of charge. The motorcycles are not with owners at this time. The recall began April 28, 2020. Please contact BMW customer service number 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.