NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - Starter Relay May Overheat
Published: July 26, 2024Recall ID: 24V557000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Starter Relay May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Starter Relay May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24V557000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V557000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 84.96 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 1582 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |