BMW F850GS: Engine

Date

Nov. 26, 2018

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW F850GS (2019)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.

Potentially affected

1

What can happen

Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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

Dec. 7, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V830000

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

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