BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
11006753Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
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10242536Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
10236239LED headlights were temporarily unavailable from the Factory and some R 1250 GS and R 1250 GSAdventure units were built with the halogen headlight in order to ensure safe use.
10236237Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
10235207Frame and mounting parts
10228448BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
10227580The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
10227578The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
10225136Wiring harnesses installed during assembly with individual pins, in both the large and small connections to the engine control unit (DME), were not manufactured correctly. This may cause faults in the engine control unit and subsequent engine run in emergency mode.
Every BMW R 1250 GS Adventure model year
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