NHTSASUSPENSION
BMW of North America, LLC - Front Spring Strut Failure
Published: February 29, 2024Recall ID: 24V165000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Front Spring Strut Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Front Spring Strut Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24V165000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V165000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 99.48 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 191 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |