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BMW R 1300 RT recall 25V672000 - Universal Joint
NHTSA · October 8, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V672000 (Bmw), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 3.
- Component: Universal Joint.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 25V672000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 391 recall campaigns from BMW of North America, LLC since 2010, 23 of them reported in 2025.
- At 3 vehicles, it is larger than 3% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bmw | R 1300 Rt | 2026 |
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