Certain BMW R 1250 motorcycles recalled for gearbox input shaft defect
BMW is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RT motorcycles because the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly blocking the rear wheel and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The gearbox input shaft failure can result in a blocked rear wheel and increased crash risk, representing a clear hazard. No injuries have been reported; therefore, per the rubric, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, capped at score 3.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RT motorcycles from model years 2019 through 2023. Under certain engine operating conditions and riding situations, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break. A damaged or broken input shaft can result in a blocked rear wheel, which increases the risk of a crash.
The recall affects approximately 18,534 motorcycles. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2023.
To resolve this issue, dealers will update the engine control unit software free of charge. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule service at an authorized BMW dealer. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2020 BMW R 1250 RT
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- transmission-failure
- loss-of-control
- Affected units
- 18,534
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- R 1250 RT
- R 1250 GS
- R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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