BMW G 650 GS 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V537000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | G 650 GS | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-10-14 | 2015-08-24 | 2015-08-24 |
Production Dates: 2013-03-08 - 2015-03-02
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1060
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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.
