Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 18V-830 · 2019 BMW F 850 GS
BMW of North America, LLC recall 18V-830 covers 1 2019 BMW F 850 GS for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V830000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.
The risk
Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 14, 2018 to September 14, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.