NHTSA Campaign 18V408000
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
NHTSA campaign 18V408000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand. The repair is free.
BMW of North America, LLC filed the report for 18V408000 with NHTSA on June 15, 2018; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 18V408000, NHTSA lists up to 2,376 potentially affected vehicles, built between November 3, 2017 and May 19, 2018.
The 18V408000 report reached NHTSA 1 month after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 18V408000 were scheduled from September 21, 2018, 98 days after the report.
18V408000 covers 2 models from BMW, model years 2018.
Owners of the model years 18V408000 covers have filed at least 2 complaints naming the structure, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 18V408000 vehicles, the 2018 BMW G310r has the most (1).
By potentially affected vehicles, 18V408000 ranks 138 of 282 BMW of North America, LLC recalls on this site.
Besides 18V408000, BMW of North America, LLC has 17 other recalls on the structure on this site; the one before 18V408000 was 18V154000, reported on March 7, 2018.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.
- The risk
- Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported June 15, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V408000 (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V408000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: June 15, 2018. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted