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BMW Motorcycle Front Strut Failure Risk
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of stability while riding increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V165000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Suspension:front |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024 |
| 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 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles because the front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve. This valve can loosen, and when it does, the strut itself can fail. If the strut fails, the motorcycle can become unstable while it is being ridden, affecting how well the rider can keep the motorcycle steady and balanced.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW motorcycle dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The strut inspection and replacement, if necessary, are 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 24V165000. 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 Suspension Recalls Involving Bearings, Control Arms, and Motorcycle Struts · all 8 BMW recalls in this area
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- Mar 19, 2020BMW R 1250 Motorcycles Have Unclear Brake Fluid Caphigh
Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.
- Safety risk
- A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.