BMW Motorrad is recalling certain BMW R1250 GS and R1250 RT modelsin Canadafor a software issue that could damage the gearbox input box or cause it to break under certain conditions. According to Transport Canada Recall 2023-01-18 and BMW recall 23 01 23RC, if the gearbox input box is damaged or breaks, the bike’s rear wheel could lock up and “…cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.”
Transport Canada recall particulars
BMW’s notice points out that the issue could be created when there is a “…sudden difference in speed between the engine and rear wheel.” They also point out that 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.”
The potentially affected machines are as follows:
| Make | Model | Year |
| BMW | R1250 GS | 2019 |
| BMW | R1250 GS | 2020 |
| BMW | R1250 GS | 2021 |
| BMW | R1250 GS | 2022 |
| BMW | R1250 GS | 2023 |
| BMW | R1250 RT | 2019 |
| BMW | R1250 RT | 2020 |
| BMW | R1250 RT | 2021 |
| BMW | R1250 RT | 2022 |
| BMW | R1250 RT | 2023 |
BMW did not specify any VINs ranges to help identify which bikes are subject to this recall. However,Transport Canada has a website that allows you to insert your vehicle’s VINto see if your machine is affected. In total, BMW says 2,045 motorcycles are subject to this recall.
Corrective actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise them to bring their bikes to a dealer who will update the engine’s management software.
Contacts:
If owners have any questions, they may contact BMW at 1-800-567-2691 and cite BMW recall 23 01 23RC.
USA applicability?
So far, this recall only affects Canadian model motorcycles. If the recall extends to the USA, we will provide an update with the recall information.
