BMW 2018: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage…

Recall #: 18V408000

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BMW 2018: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND was recalled by Bmw in June 15, 2018. Reason: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Ov…. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement pl…. Verify recall #18V408000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Bmw issued this NHTSA recall-BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Ov….

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agency class: June 15, 2018
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #18V408000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.

Reason for recall

Hazard

Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy, what to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18V408000
Date reported	June 15, 2018
Date initiated	June 15, 2018
Recalling firm	Bmw
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame wil…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on June 15, 2018. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18V408000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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