BMW G 650 GS, G 650 GS Serato: Software

Date

Aug. 24, 2015

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW G 650 GS (2013, 2014, 2015); BMW G 650 GS Serato (2013, 2014)

Component

Electrical System › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G 650 GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall when they are idling and the clutch lever is pulled in.

Potentially affected

1060

What can happen

If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised version of the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 14, 2015

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V537000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: BMW G650GS, G650GS Sertao: Software (Sept. 26, 2016)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.