Recall 15V537000: 2013–2015 BMW G 650 GS, 2013–2014 BMW G 650 GS Serato
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 24, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,060
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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].
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 BMW G 650 GS
- 2014 BMW G 650 GS
- 2015 BMW G 650 GS
- 2013 BMW G 650 GS Serato
- 2014 BMW G 650 GS Serato
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V537000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 14, 2015
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Engine and engine cooling:engine (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology