Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. Under Certain Riding Conditions When The Rear Brake And The Throttle Are Applied Simultaneously, The Rear Brake Caliper Support Could Bend, Leading To Contact Between The Brake Hose ConneCTIng Piece On The Rear Caliper And The Swing Arm.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
F650
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V047000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
Brake Fluid Leakage From The Caliper Could Occur, Resulting In Loss Of Rear Braking Capability.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Brake Caliper Support And, If It Is Bent, Will Replace The Swing Arm, Together With The Caliper And Brake Hose, If Necessary. If The Support Is Not Bent, It Will Be Reinforced With A Plastic Block. Owner Notification Began May 10, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117, Option #4.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20000301
End Of Manufacture
20001231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1183
Date Owners Notified
20010510
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20010223