Bmw G650gs 2013

• Recall 125683 [USA]: If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 2016478 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain motorcycles, the engine control unit software which regulates the idle speed may have been incorrectly programmed. As a result, if the clutch lever is engaged, the throttle is closed and the engine is operating at idle, the engine may stall. An engine stall could lead to a loss of stability of the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will update the engine control unit software. Note: this recall supersedes recall 2015-378. Motorcycles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

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• Recall 2015378 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain motorcycles, the engine control unit software which regulates the idle speed may have been incorrectly programmed. As a result, if the clutch lever is engaged, the throttle is closed and the engine is operating at idle, the engine may stall. An engine stall could lead to a loss of stability of the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will update the engine control unit software. Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2016478. Please see recall 2016478 for more information. Click here for more information.

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• Recall 2016478 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain motorcycles, the engine control unit software which regulates the idle speed may have been incorrectly programmed. As a result, if the clutch lever is engaged, the throttle is closed and the engine is operating at idle, the engine may stall. An engine stall could lead to a loss of stability of the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will update the engine control unit software. Note: this recall supersedes recall 2015-378. Motorcycles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

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• Recall 2015378 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain motorcycles, the engine control unit software which regulates the idle speed may have been incorrectly programmed. As a result, if the clutch lever is engaged, the throttle is closed and the engine is operating at idle, the engine may stall. An engine stall could lead to a loss of stability of the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will update the engine control unit software. Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2016478. Please see recall 2016478 for more information. Click here for more information.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Engine control unit: when the clutch is engaged and the engine speed is near idle, the engine control unit turns off the engine. This happens anytime the motorcycle needs to come to a stop (traffic light, stop sign, etc.). When the engine speed is kept above 3000 rpms, the bike runs fine and idles fine if there is sufficient throttle input.

The engine control software regulates idle speed. When the clutch lever is egagaged, and the engine is operating at idle, the motorcycle abruptly stalls reagardless of speed. It caused a near -rear end crash as any downshifting resulted in stalls instead of idle.