What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023009
- Recall date
- 18 January 2023
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- R1250 Rt, R1250 Gs
- Model years
- 2019 to 2023
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 2,106
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue:rnOn certain motorcycles, a sudden difference in speed between the engine and rear wheel could damage the gearbox input shaft or cause it to break. If this happens, the rear wheel could lock up while riding.rnNote: This type of sudden change in rear wheel speed is uncommon, but may happen in an off-road situation where a spinning rear wheel slows suddenly while landing after a jump.rn rnSafety Risk:rnA rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.rn rnCorrective Actions:rnBMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorcycle to a dealership to update the engine management software.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2023009.