NHTSA recall 25V-194: Steering

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported March 27, 2025 · 1 affected model year

Steering recall

25V-194
March 27, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V194000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateMarch 27, 2025
ComponentSteering
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2025 BMW M 1000 XR1 recall total

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