BMW R 1300 GS 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V557000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | R 1300 GS | 2024 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-07-26 | 2024-07-26 |
Production Dates: 2023-07-14 - 2024-03-18
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1582
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
