Recall 16V689000: 2013–2016 BMW G650GS, 2013–2015 BMW G650GS Sertao
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 26, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 1,398
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
The risk
If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-537. Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall need to have their software updated again as part of this campaign.
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 G650GS
- 2014 BMW G650GS
- 2015 BMW G650GS
- 2016 BMW G650GS
- 2013 BMW G650GS Sertao
- 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao
- 2015 BMW G650GS Sertao
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V689000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 16, 2016
- 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