United States2017–2018 BMW C Evolution motorcycles are affected; they can be identified by model year and VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 6, 2026. The front wheel may splash water onto the DC/DC converter’s 12V battery ground cable lug, causing corrosion of the electrical contacts which can lead to overheating and increased fire risk. Dealers will replace the cable section with a repair kit and check the 12V plug connector, replacing additional wiring harness sections if corrosion is found, free of charge; owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026 and BMW customer service is 1-800-525-7417.
What's being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles. The front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug, resulting in corrosion of the electrical contacts.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V305000
The hazard
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will replace the cable section with the ground cable lug with a repair cable kit, free of charge. In addition, the 12V plug connector to the DC/DC converter will be checked; if contact corrosion is found to be present, additional sections of the wiring harness will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 6, 2026.
The official notice
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