BMW R 1250 RT 2022: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V011000

Make Model Year
BMW R 1250 RT 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-02-22 2023-01-18 2023-01-18

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18534

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.

Consequence

A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.nhtsa.gov.