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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

BMW of North America, LLC: 2024 R 1300 GS Motorcycles Recalled for Starter Relay Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: July 26, 2024
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Summary

BMW of North America is recalling 1,582 of its 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles because the starter motor relay housing may have been manufactured incorrectly. This defect can lead to a damaged relay that overheats, creating a dangerous condition for riders. BMW dealers will replace the faulty starter relay and perform a software update on affected motorcycles at no cost to owners.

Risk

An incorrectly manufactured housing can cause the electrical starter relay to damage itself and overheat. This significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire, which could occur while the motorcycle is in use or parked.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you own a 2024 BMW R 1300 GS motorcycle.
  2. Contact an authorized BMW motorcycle dealer to schedule a free appointment for a starter relay replacement and a software update.
  3. If you have already received an owner notification letter (mailed around September 23, 2024), have it ready when contacting your dealer.
  4. For additional questions or to confirm if your specific vehicle is affected, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  5. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Starter relay replacement and software update

How to: Contact a BMW dealer to have the starter relay replaced and software updated free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V557000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 1,582 vehicles(1582% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 23, 2024
Notes: 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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: September 25, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response