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2008 BMW F 650 GS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #09V499000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your motorcycle's charcoal canister is a part of the engine and engine cooling system that helps capture fuel vapors and mix them with air to be burned. It's located near a hose that can sometimes draw in water.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the canister, it could cause your motorcycle to stall, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
A free repair will be done by the dealership, which will add a new hose to prevent water from getting into the canister. This will prevent the stalling condition and keep you safe on the road.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2009. DURING ENGINE OPERATION, A VACUUM IS CREATED IN ORDER TO DRAW FRESH AIR INTO THE CANISTER. THIS AIR THEN MIXES WITH THE FUEL VAPORS CAPTURED BY THE CANISTER, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY COMBUSTED. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE VENTILATION HOSE, WATER NEAR THE END OF THE HOSE COULD BE DRAWN INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WATER COULD FLOW INTO THE CANISTER CAUSING A STALLING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD AN ADDITIONAL HOSE AND ROUTE IT SUCH THAT THE PRESENT DEFECT IS PREVENTED. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Critical #08V692000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your BMW F650 GS or F800 GS motorcycle's engine chain sprocket fasteners might not be tightened correctly, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unaddressed, the fasteners could come loose, increasing the risk of a crash, which could result in injury or damage.
Free Fix
A free repair at a BMW dealership will involve inspecting and tightening the chain sprocket fasteners, replacing any damaged ones, and re-tightening them securely.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING 509 MY 2008 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES. THE TIGHTENING OF THE CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN VARIOUS LEVELS OF TORQUE BEING APPLIED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FASTENERS TO WORK LOOSE FROM THE SPROCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL LOOSEN AND INSPECT THE CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS. THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED. IN ALL CASES, THE FASTENERS WILL BE RETIGHTENED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Other BMW F 650 GS 2008 Recalls

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2 recalls
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1 recall

Other BMW F 650 GS Years

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