BMW F850GS: Engine

Affects BMW F850GS · 2019 — about 1 vehicles.

The hazard

On a certain motorcycle, the connecting rods may not have been installed properly. As a result, the connecting rods could loosen and become disconnected, leading to engine damage or an engine failure. This could cause a loss of propulsion and/or rear wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: The motorcycle’s engine will be replaced.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational