NHTSA campaign 24V557000

BMW of North America, LLC recall 24V557000

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.

Reported 07/26/2024

What can happen

An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Electrical system: Starter assembly: Relay

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.