Bmw recall: Power train
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
What could happen
A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw R 1250 Gs 2019–2023
- Bmw R 1250 Gs Adventure 2019–2023
- Bmw R 1250 Rt 2019–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V011000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 18, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 22, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18,534
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission › Internal › Shaft › Input
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Suspension Feb 29, 2024
- Bmw recall: Equipment Aug 20, 2020
- Bmw recall: Service brakes Aug 13, 2020
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 19, 2020
- Bmw recall: Power train Mar 19, 2020
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 19, 2020
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.