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BMW R 12 GS, R1300 RT — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-10-17

宝马 (BMW) motorcycles: Cardan shaft improperly manufactured, affecting connection

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-17
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	R 12 GS, R1300 RT
Model year	2025
Units affected	5
Defect	On a small number of motorcycles, the cardan shaft (shaft drive) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the connection between the shaft and universal joint could slip. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the rear wheel._x000D_ A loss of power to the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Powertrain
Remedy	BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the cardan shaft.
Recall number	2025-566
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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