BMW Motorrad G650: Engine May Cut Out
BMW Motorrad G650 Recall Summary BMW Motorrad is recalling 252 G650 motorcycles due to a software error in the engine control unit that can cause the engine to stall when idling. This stalling risk is increased if the motorcycle has any existing engine problems and could affect rider safety depending on riding conditions. The fix involves installing updated software on the affected machines.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD G650. Units affected: 252
- Reason
- It has been identificed that there is a software errors in the Digital Motor Electronics-E engine control unit which can cause a faulty setting of the idle controller. This can result in the engine cutting out stopping or stalling when the engine is at idle speed and declutched. With any mechanical faults within the engine it can increase the potential for the engine to cut out stopping or stalling. This can therefore place the rider at risk under certain riding conditions or situations. Remedy: Recall all affected machines to install new updated software.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-02-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4574c90e-b332-49f3-b48e-64f63ceb339c