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CriticalCampaign #24V557000Electrical

2024 BMW R 1300 Gs Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 BMW R 1300 Gs
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 BMW R 1300 Gs

Recall Summary

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.

411 Press Analysis

A critical vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2024 BMW R 1300 Gs. NHTSA received the recall report on July 26, 2024 involving electrical system:starter assembly:relay. An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire. This recall carries the highest urgency rating. BMW of North America, LLC is advising owners to park their vehicles and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. All owners can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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