NHTSA campaign 18V408000
BMW Recall 18V-408: Side Stand or Frame Damage
NHTSA recall 18V408000 was reported by BMW of North America, LLC on June 15, 2018, with 2,376 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the BMW G310R and BMW G310 GS for model years 2017–2018. Owners were notified on September 21, 2018, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 18V408000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V408000 (also written 18V-408 or 18V408)
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 2,376 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 63.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 18V408000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
BMW
BMW G310 GS
- 2018 · Vehicles built November 3, 2017 – May 19, 2018 (per NHTSA)
BMW G310R
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 18V408000.
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.
Safety consequence
Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 18V408000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.