NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 BMW R Nine T Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 BMW R Nine T has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 BMW R Nine T. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 BMW R Nine T. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Right-Side Swingarm Pivot Pin Bolts May Loosen
NHTSA #17V502000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported August 14, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,368 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 16, 2017 · Vehicles built November 27, 2013 – July 21, 2017 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
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