Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw F850Gs 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V830000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 26, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 7, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 14, 2018 to Sep 14, 2018
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.