Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
F 650 GS
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V693000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20080111
End Of Manufacture
20080825
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
373
Date Owners Notified
20090115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20081229