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BMW R 1300 GS Starter Relay May Overheat

NHTSA campaign 24V557000 · Reported Jul 26, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC

critical How serious is it? About this label

An overheated relay increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number24V557000
Reported to NHTSAJul 26, 2024
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Part affectedElectrical System:starter Assembly:relay
Vehicles covered1 model/year combination, model years 2024
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

BMW is recalling certain R 1300 GS motorcycles because the housing for the starter motor relay may have been made incorrectly. This can damage the relay and cause it to overheat.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your motorcycle is affected.
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair (BMW customer service: 1-800-525-7417).
3. The dealer will replace the starter relay and update the software at no cost.
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 24V557000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

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

Official notice

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.
Safety risk
An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. 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.