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BMW 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.

NHTSA campaign 20V-165 · Reported March 19, 2020 · 4 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT
VEHICLES AFFECTED
4
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the pivot pin, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the power train driveline. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loose connection between the final drive and swing arm will reduce stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the pivot pin, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-165.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020BMW R 1250 GS
2020BMW R 1250 RT

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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