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Campaign 25V-194

Steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V194000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-194
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
BMWM 1000 R2024 to 20250
BMWM 1000 XR2024 to 20250
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.