Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223576-bmw-f850gs-2019-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date November 26, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V830000
“BMW F850GS (2019) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 26, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223576-bmw-f850gs-2019-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 18V830000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V830000).
The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V830000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW F850GS (2019) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a BMW F850GS (2019) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 18V830000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
