BMW F850GS 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V830000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | F850GS | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-12-07 | 2018-11-26 | 2018-11-28 |
Production Dates: 2018-09-14 - 2018-09-14
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.
Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
