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BMW of North America, LLC Recall

2026 BMW R 1300 RT: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Updated October 8, 2025

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 2026 BMW R 1300 RT, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Hazard: A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.

Is the BMW of North America, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on October 8, 2025. Details below.

What is recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles. The cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip within the shaft and result in a loss of drive power.

Am I affected

You may be affected if you own this product. Check the brand, model, and lot/date codes listed in the recall against your item.

What to do right now

Dealers will replace the cardan shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be mailed because BMW called the one owner on October 30, 2025 and remedied the motorcycle on 11/21/25. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Contact: BMW of North America, LLC

The hazard

A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.

Brands affected

Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-25V672000
Recalled
October 8, 2025
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