Bmw Motorrad R 1250 GSA, R 1250 GS, R Nine T recall: The pivot pin material does not have the correct quality and the yield strength is not sufficient
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The material of the pivot pin which connects the swinging arm to the rear bevel gear does not have the correct quality
- What to do
- Contact a Bmw Motorrad dealer to book the free repair. On affected bikes the pivot pin will be replaced. Furthermore the repair manual will be revised as the pivot pins needs to be replaced by any related repair.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The material of the pivot pin which connects the swinging arm to the rear bevel gear does not have the correct quality
The fix
On affected bikes the pivot pin will be replaced. Furthermore the repair manual will be revised as the pivot pins needs to be replaced by any related repair.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| R 1250 GSA | 31 Oct 2019 | 30 Jan 2020 | 35 |
| R 1250 GS | 31 Oct 2019 | 30 Jan 2020 | 35 |
| R Nine T | 31 Oct 2019 | 30 Jan 2020 | 35 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 13 March 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.