NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V830
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1
Engine Connecting Rods may Loosen
Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.
Remedy
The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall is expected begin in December 2018. 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.safercar.gov.
Check if your BMW Motorcycle has a Recall
Service Information No. 0000112500
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCRIT-18V830-4581.pdf
Recall Acknowledgement
December 3, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V830-5568.pdf
RCAK-18V830-5568
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V830&docType=RCL
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