2013 Bmw G650gs | 2014 Bmw G650gs | 2015 Bmw G650gs | 2016 Bmw G650gs | 2013 Bmw G650gs Sertao | 2014 Bmw G650gs Sertao | 2015 Bmw G650gs Sertao — Electrical system: software
Published September 26, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 26, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V689000, published September 26, 2016. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2013 Bmw G650gs | 2014 Bmw G650gs | 2015 Bmw G650gs | 2016 Bmw G650gs | 2013 Bmw G650gs Sertao | 2014 Bmw G650gs Sertao | 2015 Bmw G650gs Sertao — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-537. Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall need to have their software updated again as part of this campaign.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- G650GS
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 BMW G650GS | 2014 BMW G650GS | 2015 BMW G650GS | 2016 BMW G650GS | 2013 BMW G650GS SERTAO | 2014 BMW G650GS SERTAO | 2015 BMW G650GS SERTAO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Bmw G650gs | 2014 Bmw G650gs | 2015 Bmw G650gs | 2016 Bmw G650gs | 2013 Bmw G650gs Sertao | 2014 Bmw G650gs Sertao | 2015 Bmw G650gs Sertao — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V689000 on September 26, 2016. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-537. Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall need to have their software updated again as part of this campaign.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: G650GS.