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BMW of North America, LLC — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT

NHTSA · 23V011000 · published 2023-01-18

NHTSA campaign 23V011000

Hazard

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2019 BMW R 1250 GS
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2019 BMW R 1250 RT
2020 BMW R 1250 RT
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2021 BMW R 1250 RT
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2022 BMW R 1250 GS
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