2024 BMW R 1300 GS - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 24V557000
1,582 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2024
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- R 1300 GS
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- Potential units affected
- 1,582 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2024-07-26
What’s the problem?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.
What could happen?
An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
What’s the fix?
Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.