Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V830000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-11-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V830000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2018-11-26
Owners notified
2018-12-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
BMW F850GS2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.