# NHTSA recall 24V557000

> **BMW of North America, LLC** · 2024 BMW R 1300 GS · component: **ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY**

## Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles.  The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.

## Consequence

An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.

## Remedy

Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024.  Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 24V557000
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** R 1300 GS
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- **Report received:** 2024-07-26

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V557000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 24V557000 (BMW of North America, LLC, 2024 BMW). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/24V557000. Licensed CC0.

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