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NHTSA Campaign 24V557000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.

NHTSA campaign 24V557000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the electrical system:starter assembly:relay. The repair is free.

What this recall covers

The defect
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.
The risk
An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by 24V557000 (1)

Is my car affected?

Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 24V557000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.

Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.