NHTSAGeneral Alert
BMW of North America, LLC - Steering Damper May Fail
Published: March 27, 2025Recall ID: 25V194000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 M 1000 XR, and M 1000 R motorcycles. The steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort.
Affected Products
Steering Damper May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Steering Damper May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 25V194000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V194000 |
| 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 2024-2025 M 1000 XR, and M 1000 R motorcycles. The steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort. |
| Completion rate | 72.55 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the steering damper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 51 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |