SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The disc brake system on your motorcycle has a small washer that helps keep the brake disc securely attached. However, this washer can sometimes interfere with the tightness of the brake fasteners.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fasteners become loose over time, your brake disc could become loose, which can make it harder to stop your motorcycle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will remove the washer and re-tighten the brake fasteners to ensure they stay secure – all at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready to be done.
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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.
The drive chain in your F650 GS or F 800 GS motorcycle connects the engine to the rear wheel. It's like a long, flexible rod that helps your bike move. Unfortunately, some of these chains weren't made to the right standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the drive chain breaks, it could get stuck between the rear wheel and the frame. This might cause the rear wheel to lock up, making it harder to control the bike and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the drive chain and sprockets with new, reliable parts – at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 F650 GS AND F 800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2009. THE DRIVE CHAINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD BREAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE BROKEN CHAIN BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE FRAME, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
The charcoal canister in your motorcycle is a key part of the emissions system. It's responsible for drawing in fresh air to mix with fuel vapors, which are then burned off. But if water gets into the canister, it could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the canister, your motorcycle's engine could stall unexpectedly while you're riding. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the ventilation hose and reroute it to prevent water from entering the canister. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
