Recall 15V-537
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2013 to 2014 BMW G 650 GS Serato and 1 other model: Electrical system (software); Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-537
- Reported
- August 24, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,060 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed] or by email at [removed]
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW G 650 GS Serato 2013 to 2014
- BMW G650GS 2013 to 2015