Bmw recall: Equipment
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain BMW Motorcycle Dealer Accessory Top cases, designed for R 1300 GS motorcycles, and with part number 77 43 9 443 542. The dealer accessory top case locking flap may not function correctly, which can result in the top case detaching from the motorcycle.
What could happen
A detached top case can become a hazard for road users and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the locking mechanism of the top case and provide an insert for the rider's manual regarding the locking mechanism, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw Acc. Top Case R 1300 Gs
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24E020000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 29, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jun 6, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 338
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
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.
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.