BMW Of: Dc/dc Converter Electrical Connection May Corrode (electrical System)

Recall Summary BMW is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles because water from the front wheel can splash onto an electrical connection on the DC/DC converter, causing the contacts to corrode. Corroded contacts may overheat and increase the risk of fire. BMW will replace the affected cable section and inspect the plug connector for corrosion at no cost to owners.

Recalling firm

BMW of North America, LLC

Product

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles. The front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug, resulting in corrosion of the electrical contacts.

Reason

Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy: Dealers will replace the cable section with the ground cable lug with a repair cable kit, free of charge. In addition, the 12V plug connector to the DC/DC converter will be checked; if contact corrosion is found to be present, additional sections of the wiring harness will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-05-14

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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