Motorcycle Recall - BMW Recall
By Walter F. Kern
NHTSA Campaign ID:
16V689000
Component:
Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling
Manufacturer:
BMW of North America, LLC
Recall Date: 09/26/2016
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,398
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Defect Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
Consequence Summary:
If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-537. Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall need to have their software updated again as part of this campaign.
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