NHTSA recall 25V194000
Steering
BMW M 1000 R and 1 more
Reported Mar 27, 202551 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLC
The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 M 1000 XR, and M 1000 R motorcycles. The steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort.
The risk
An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the steering damper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.