Safety recalls are a common occurrence, but what we don’t often see is the preparation companies go through before issuing their public announcements. A rather large BMW Motorrad service and possible recall program is very nearly underway, according to new reporting from German publication Motorrad. That means BMW is extremely busy behind the scenes, getting its extensive dealer network ready for a worldwide campaign.
What’s the problem? Apparently, some 440,000 bikes need their cardan shafts checked. If they’re found to be damaged, then a remedy service should occur. To be absolutely clear, this isn’t a recall yet. In fact, as of July 15, 2022, it’s an area of special concern that BMW technicians should plan to check at the next service interval—not something that requires riders to drop everything and run to their nearest dealer ASAP.
