Canada2025 BMW R1300 RT and 2025 BMW R 12 GS motorcycles are affected; they can be identified by model and year. A small number may have a cardan (shaft) drive that was not manufactured properly, allowing the connection between the shaft and universal joint to slip and possibly cause a loss of power to the rear wheel, increasing crash risk. BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise taking the motorcycle to a dealership to replace the cardan shaft.
How to identify it
2025 BMW R1300 RT
2025 BMW R 12 GS
The hazard
On a small number of motorcycles, the cardan shaft (shaft drive) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the connection between the shaft and universal joint could slip. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the rear wheel.
A loss of power to the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the cardan shaft.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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