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HighNHTSA·24V557000·Announced 2024-07-26

BMW R 1300 GS starter motor relays may overheat

BMW is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles because the starter motor relay housing may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in a damaged relay that can overheat.

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: Risk-of-harm defect with a stated fire risk from an overheating relay, and no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles under NHTSA campaign number 24V557000. The potential number of units affected is 1,582.

The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat. According to NHTSA, an overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

The recalled product

Product
BMW R 1300 GS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,582

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 (1)

  • R 1300 GS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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