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Bmw recall — Universal Joint

NHTSA · October 8, 2025

Agency
NHTSA
Posted
Recalling firm
BMW of North America, LLC
Source ID
25V672000

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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

MakeModelYear
BmwR 1300 Rt2026

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