Recall 15V537000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20150824
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 [email protected].

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 BMW G 650 GS
2013 BMW G 650 GS SERATO
2014 BMW G 650 GS
2014 BMW G 650 GS SERATO
2015 BMW G 650 GS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.