BMW — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-07-26

BMW R 1300 GS motorcycles' starter motor relay housing may be incorrectly manufactured, causing engine stall

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-26
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	R 1300 GS
Model year	2024
Units affected	1582
Defect	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._x000D_ An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall number	24V557000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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