BMW motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the suspension front. Here is what owners need to know.
The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
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.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-438.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | BMW R 1200 GS |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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