2013-2015 BMW G 650 GS/G 650 GS SERATO - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 15V537000
1,060 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2013-2015
- Makes
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Potential units affected
- 1,060 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2015-08-24
Affected vehicles
- 2015 BMW G 650 GS
- 2014 BMW G 650 GS
- 2014 BMW G 650 GS SERATO
- 2013 BMW G 650 GS
- 2013 BMW G 650 GS SERATO
What’s the 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.
What could happen?
If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.