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BMW F850GS Motorcycle Engine Connecting Rods Loose

NHTSA campaign 18V830000 · Reported Nov 26, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

A loss of engine power while riding increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V830000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 26, 2018
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

BMW is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle because the engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly. Over time this could cause them to become loose and disconnect, damaging the engine and causing a loss of engine power. Since the motorcycle has not yet been sold, the dealer will replace the engine free of charge before the sale.

What you should do

1. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if this motorcycle is affected.
2. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or your dealer for more information.
3. The engine replacement is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V830000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 BMW F850GS

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Engine and Cooling Recalls Include Stalling and Fire Risks · all 4 BMW recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.