Recall 16V-689
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2013 to 2016 BMW G650GS and 1 other model: Electrical system (software); Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-689
- Reported
- September 26, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 1,398 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. 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.
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 G650GS 2013 to 2016
- BMW G650GS Sertao 2013 to 2015