2019 BMW F850GS recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V830000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-525-7417
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 7, 2018
- Built
- Sep 14, 2018 – Sep 14, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.