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2009 BMW F 800 GS POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for POWER TRAIN issues.

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #10V274000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
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.
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Critical #09V088000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW F 800 GS 2009 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other BMW F 800 GS Years

2025
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2008
3 recalls

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