Bmw G650gs 2016

• Recall 125689 [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 Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2016478.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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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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw g650gs. The contact stated that the motorcycle would stall whenever the throttle was released at any speed. If the throttle was constant, the vehicle would surge violently without warning. The contact took the motorcycle to the dealer, but it was not officially diagnosed. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 300.

Stalling while in operation even after warming up for 5-10 minutes on idle. Stalls while clutch is in and rpm below 2000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw g650gs. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 720.