The drive chain in your motorcycle is like a flexible belt that connects your rear wheel to the engine. In some 2008 and 2009 F650 GS and F 800 GS motorcycles, this chain might not have been made to the correct standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the chain breaks, it could get stuck between the rear wheel and the frame, causing the rear wheel to lock up and potentially leading to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealership will replace the faulty drive chain and sprockets at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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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 bike helps clean the air your engine breathes. It's attached to a hose that draws in fresh air, but this hose is positioned near water, so it could suck in water instead.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the canister, it could cause your engine to stall, making it harder to control your bike and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect the hose and add a new one to prevent water from reaching the canister. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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.
The axle shaft is like a long rod that connects the wheels to the transmission. In some 2009 F800 GS models, a crucial part of this rod might not be strong enough.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rod breaks, it could cause your vehicle to lose control, which could lead to a crash. This is a serious risk, especially at high speeds.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the front wheel quick-release axle with a stronger, improved version at no extra cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING 754 MY 2009 F800 GS VEHICLES. THE AXLE SHAFT WALL THICKNESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE WALL THICKNESS WAS NOT SUFFICIENT, THE AXLE SHAFT COULD DEFORM AND COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL QUICK-RELEASE AXLE AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
