ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
Published May 15, 2026 · Recall initiated: May 14, 2026
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles. The front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug, resulting in corrosion of the electrical contacts.
What to do
Dealers will replace the cable section with the ground cable lug with a repair cable kit, free of charge. In addition, the 12V plug connector to the DC/DC converter will be checked; if contact corrosion is found to be present, additional sections of the wiring harness will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 6, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- C EVOLUTION
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 BMW C EVOLUTION | 2018 BMW C EVOLUTION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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