NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - DC/DC Converter Electrical Connection May Corrode
Published: May 14, 2026Recall ID: 26V305000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
DC/DC Converter Electrical Connection May Corrode
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | DC/DC Converter Electrical Connection May Corrode |
| Nhtsa id | 26V305000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V305000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 116 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |