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2013-2016 BMW G650GS and BMW G650gs Sertao recall: engine

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 26, 2016. It covers about 1,398 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,398
reported
Sep 26, 2016
owners notified
Dec 16, 2016
related complaints
13

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V689000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 16V689000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 BMW G650GS and BMW G650gs Sertao engine?

Yes. Recall 16V689000, reported on September 26, 2016, covers about 1,398 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V689000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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