The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V557000·Announced 2024-07-26

[pending] 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V557000.

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: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.

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
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
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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