NHTSAGeneral Alert
BMW of North America, LLC - Accessory Top Case May Detach from Motorcycle
Published: February 29, 2024Recall ID: 24E020000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached top case can become a hazard for road users and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain BMW Motorcycle Dealer Accessory Top cases, designed for R 1300 GS motorcycles, and with part number 77 43 9 443 542. The dealer accessory top case locking flap may not function correctly, which can result in the top case detaching from the motorcycle.
Affected Products
Accessory Top Case May Detach from Motorcycle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Accessory Top Case May Detach from Motorcycle |
| Nhtsa id | 24E020000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E020000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain BMW Motorcycle Dealer Accessory Top cases, designed for R 1300 GS motorcycles, and with part number 77 43 9 443 542. The dealer accessory top case locking flap may not function correctly, which can result in the top case detaching from the motorcycle. |
| Completion rate | 73.96 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will repair the locking mechanism of the top case and provide an insert for the rider's manual regarding the locking mechanism, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | A detached top case can become a hazard for road users and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 338 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |