Bmw Motorrad G650 recall: Engine may cut out
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Bmw Motorrad dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected machines to install new updated software.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Recall all affected machines to install new updated software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| G650 | 8 Nov 2012 | 29 Oct 2015 | 252 |
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 February 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.