Bmw Motorrad 5G31 recall: Side stand connection may bend/break
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On G310-models the side stand connection might bend or in extreme case brake. It is not possible to completely rule out an insecure standing position of the vehicle where this fault occurs.
- What to do
- Contact a Bmw Motorrad dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles the side stand connection will be checked for prior damage and an additional Bearing block for reinforcement purposes will be installed.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On G310-models the side stand connection might bend or in extreme case brake. It is not possible to completely rule out an insecure standing position of the vehicle where this fault occurs.
The fix
On affected vehicles the side stand connection will be checked for prior damage and an additional Bearing block for reinforcement purposes will be installed.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5G31 | 21 Apr 2016 | 2 May 2018 | 966 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 September 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.