CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G 650 GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall when they are idling and the clutch lever is pulled in.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised version of the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain BMW G 650 GS and G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles from model years 2013 to 2015 may stall when idling with the clutch lever pulled in. The affected motorcycles were manufactured between March 8, 2013, and March 2, 2015 (G 650 GS) and between March 8, 2013, and May 23, 2014 (G 650 GS Sertao).
If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and have their motorcycle checked.
The remedy is free. BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a revised version of the engine control unit software at no charge. You can check your VIN for open recalls and contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected].
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW G 650 GS | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| BMW G 650 GS Serato | 20132014 |