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BMW R 1300 RT Recalls by Year — Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

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BMW R 1300 RT Recalls

1 recall across 1 model year

Summary

The BMW R 1300 RT has 1 recall affecting the 2026 model year, where the cardan shaft's universal joint can slip out of position and cut drive power to the rear wheel while riding, raising the risk of a crash. When drive power drops unexpectedly at speed, the rider can be caught off guard with no engine braking and reduced control. The fix addresses the shaft hardening that allows the joint to hold its position under load.

20261 recall

Latest: Oct 2025

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