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NHTSARecalled Sep 26, 2016 · #16V689000

Engine Stalling Due to ECU Software

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Engine Stalling Due to ECU Software
  • 2013-2016 BMW G650GS
  • 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
2016 BMW, G650GS, 2015 BMW
UPCs

What you should do

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 1-800-525-7417. 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.

View the official CPSC notice