2019–2023 BMW R 1250 RT Recall
Power Train: Manual Transmission: Internal: Shaft: Input
Issued · Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Affected model years
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
- Vehicles affected
- 18,534
- Report received
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
Consequence
A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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Related
Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.