2018 BMW G310 GS

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X, 2018-2020 G 310 GS, and 2017-2020 G 310 R scooters and motorcycles. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.

Risk. A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.

Risk. Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Operating vehicle at 35 mph battery light flashing and motorcycle died. The battery was replaced a week before.I tried to restart and the instrument panel wouldn't show anything. I bike didn't restart. I checked battery cables everything tight.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW G310 GS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V408000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FREEDOM POWERSPORTS HUNTSVILLE (12401 MEMORIAL PKWY SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803, (256) 829-5507) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *DT CONSUMER STATED THE KICKSTAND FAILED AND BROKE OFF THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN DISMOUNTING. KICKSTAND SAFETY FEATURE PREVENTS OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE STAND IS DISCONNECTED. MOTORCYCLE IS UN-USEABLE. STAND BROKE ON AUGUST 18, 2018. UPDATED 10/26/18*JB