BMW C Evolution Motorcycles Recall
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BMW of North America is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles due to potential corrosion that may cause overheating and increase fire risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 26, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles. The front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug, resulting in corrosion of the electrical contacts.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2017-2018 BMW C Evolution motorcycles, with a total of 232 units affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V305000.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the cable section with the ground cable lug with a repair cable kit, free of charge. In addition, the 12V plug connector to the DC/DC converter will be checked; if contact corrosion is found to be present, additional sections of the wiring harness will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 6, 2026.
Why This Matters
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V305000. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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