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Safety Recall: 18V830000

18V830000 Reported: 11/26/2018 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.

Safety Risk

Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected Vehicles