BMW F850GS (2019): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 18V830000 · Nov 26, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
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vehicles affected
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vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V830000
- Date
- Nov 26, 2018
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 1
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | F850GS | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V830000?
1 model: BMW F850GS (2019), about 1 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V830000?
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.
What can happen?
Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.