Recall 10V274000
POWER TRAIN
Report Date
20100616
Component
POWER TRAIN
Affected Vehicles
4 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF THE BROKEN CHAIN BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE FRAME, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BMW | F 650 GS |
| 2008 | BMW | F 800 GS |
| 2009 | BMW | F 650 GS |
| 2009 | BMW | F 800 GS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.