BMW G650GS Sertao problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2013–2015: 1 recall campaign and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling #16V689000 · 2016 · 1,398 units
Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 bmw g650gs motorcycles manufactured march 8, 2013, to october 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 bmw g650gs sertao motorcycles manufactured march 8, 2013, to may 23, 2014. the affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ecu) software issue.
Risk: If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 18, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. note: this recall supersedes recall 15v-537. motorcycles that were repaired under that recall need to have their software updated again as part of this campaign.
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