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2008 BMW F 650 GS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issues.

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Safety Recalls

Critical #10V496000 Plain English
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
A small washer on your motorcycle's front brake system might get in the way of the brake fasteners, which could cause them to become loose over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake disc becomes loose, it could compromise your motorcycle's braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this repair is on the house! Your local BMW dealer will fix the issue for you at no cost, so schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2008 THROUGH 2010 F 650 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2009. A WASHER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT DISC BRAKE FASTENERS' TORQUE. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME, A FASTENER OR MUTIPLE FASTENERS COULD BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE BRAKE DISC TO BECOME LOOSE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A LOOSE BRAKE DISC MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #08V693000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your motorcycle's brake disc fasteners might be too short, which could cause problems with tightening.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, the fastener could come loose, and in severe cases, your brake disc could loosen too, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
We'll replace the brake disc fasteners with new, longer ones at no cost to you, and the work will be done at your local dealership starting in January 2009.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING 373 MY 2008 F650 GS MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES, THE LENGTH OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FRONT BRAKE DISC FASTENERS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. IF THE LENGTH OF A FASTENER WAS INSUFFICIENT, THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FASTENER NOT BEING TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS HAPPENED, THE FASTENER COULD WORK LOOSE FROM ITS THREADS. IN SOME CASES INVOLVING MULTIPLE FASTENERS, THE BRAKE DISC COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE DISC FASTENERS AND REPLACE THEM WITH NEW LONGER FASTENERS. 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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other BMW F 650 GS Years

2009
3 recalls

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