NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Bmw R Nine T
The 2015 Bmw R Nine T has 2 NHTSA recalls and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Bmw dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2015 Bmw R Nine T. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA #17V502000Reported August 14, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R NINE T motorcycles. The bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.
Safety consequence
If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will remove the pivot pin bolts, clean, and re-install them with the proper torque after applying a thread locking adhesive, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA #15V110000Reported February 24, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, through January 26, 2015. The design of the rear turn signals may partially obscure the lights from being seen by the driver of a following vehicle. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
In certain road and traffic conditions, the rear turn signals may be slightly obscured to the driver of a following vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear turn signals with ones that have longer arms, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.