Component
POWER TRAIN
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The drive chain in your motorcycle is like an important conveyor belt that connects your engine to the rear wheel. It's possible that the drive chain in certain 2008 and 2009 F650 GS and F 800 GS motorcycles wasn't made according to the proper standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the drive chain breaks, it could get trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, locking up the wheel and potentially causing a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty drive chain and sprockets for free – no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
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