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Motorcycle BMW Motorrad “R1300GS” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00873/24
Summary
Due to defects in the injection casting process or mechanical damage to the sheath, humidity may enter the starter relay. This can lead to the corrosion of components/contacts inside the starter relay, causing functional failures. This corrosion can also cause electrical leaks making components overheat, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance…
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Product
Motorcycle — BMW Motorrad
- Brand
- BMW Motorrad
- Name / model
- R1300GS · e1*168/2013*00326*00 (GG13), e1*168/2013*00327*00 (GG13r)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: 15.05.2023 - 16.01.2024
What is the risk?
- Due to defects in the injection casting process or mechanical damage to the sheath, humidity may enter the starter relay. This can lead to the corrosion of components/contacts inside the starter relay, causing functional failures. This corrosion can also cause electrical leaks making components overheat, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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