NHTSA Campaign 24V557000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Jul 26, 2024 · 1,582 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW R 1300 GS 2024 1,582

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V557000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.