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BMW Motorcycle Gearbox Shaft May Break
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A damaged gearbox shaft or a blocked rear wheel increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V011000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Power Train:manual Transmission:internal:shaft:input |
| Vehicles covered | 11 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
In certain engine and riding conditions, a shaft inside the motorcycle's gearbox can become damaged or break. If this happens, the rear wheel could become blocked, meaning it stops turning freely while the motorcycle is moving.
What you should do
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 23V011000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (11)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Power Train Recalls Involve Transmission and Motorcycle Drive Failures · all 13 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
- Safety risk
- A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. 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.