Bmw G650Gs, G650Gs Sertao. Published by Transport Canada as 2016478 on 29 September 2016. System: Engine.
What the notice says On certain motorcycles, the engine control unit software which regulates the idle speed may have been incorrectly programmed. As a result, if the clutch lever is engaged, the throttle is closed and the engine is operating at idle, the engine may stall. An engine stall could lead to a loss of stability of the …
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BMW G650GS in the other registers
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What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2016478
- Recall date
- 29 September 2016
- Make
- BMW
- Models
- G650gs, G650gs Sertao
- Model years
- 2013 to 2016
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety MFR
- Vehicles affected
- 87
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain motorcycles, the engine control unit software which regulates the idle speed may have been incorrectly programmed. As a result, if the clutch lever is engaged, the throttle is closed and the engine is operating at idle, the engine may stall. An engine stall could lead to a loss of stability of the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update the engine control unit software. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-378. Motorcycles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
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BMW elsewhere in this register
BMW is named on 449 notices in the copy of Transport Canada’s register held here, of which these are the nearest to this one in time.
- 2016461 · 21 September 2016 · X5, X4, X3 · Airbag
- 2016438 · 8 September 2016 · 3 Series, 2 Series, 4 Series · Suspension
- 2016505 · 13 October 2016 · X5, X6, 5 Series · Fuel System
- 2016417 · 26 August 2016 · R Nine T · Lights And Instruments
- 2016566 · 15 November 2016 · 7 Series, 5 Series · Seats And Restraints
- 2016579 · 17 November 2016 · X5, X3 · Steering
- 2016364 · 15 July 2016 · 5 Series, 6 Series · Powertrain
- 2016632 · 15 December 2016 · 5 Series, Cooper, 6 Series · Airbag
The same system: Engine
287 notices in this register name Engine. A defect that keeps returning under one heading is worth reading as a group rather than one notice at a time.
- 2016512 · 18 October 2016 · Gle Class · Engine
- 2016527 · 25 October 2016 · Mustang · Engine
- 2016404 · 15 August 2016 · HDX 700, HDX 700 Crew · Engine
- 2016327 · 27 June 2016 · Chieftain, Springfield, Roadmaster · Engine
- 2016314 · 20 June 2016 · Yzf-R3 · Engine
- 2016315 · 20 June 2016 · Lonestar, Paystar, HX · Engine
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