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WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 30, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
BMW Recall – Gearbox Input Shaft May Break
A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V011000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 18,489
| MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
| BMW | R 1250 GS | 2019 – 2023 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2019 – 2023 |
| BMW | R 1250 RT | 2019 – 2023 |
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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