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Motorcycle Recall - BMW

NHTSA Campaign ID:  09V384000
Component:  Electrical System: Ignition: Switch
Manufacturer:  BMW of North America, LLC
Recall Date: 09/29/2009
Potential Number of Units Affected: Not Announced
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail.
Consequence Summary:
In such a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine-off/start functions would be rendered inoperative. In some cases, engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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