BMW Recalls 2007-2008 G 650 X Motorcycles for Rear Wheel Lockup Risk
BMW is recalling certain 2007 and 2008 G 650 X motorcycles because a broken roll gear pin attachment could trap fragments in the drive chain, causing the rear wheel to lock up and potentially resulting in a crash.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component failure could cause the rear wheel to lock up, posing a significant risk of injury or property damage in a crash.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 G 650 X Country, G 650 X Challenge, and G 650 X Moto motorcycles. These vehicles were manufactured between November 29, 2006, and May 19, 2008. The recall involves 1,807 affected units.
The defect involves the roll gear pin's mounting attachment, which could break over time. If this occurs, fragments of the attachment may become trapped between the drive chain and the rear sprocket. This condition could cause the rear wheel to lock up, potentially resulting in a crash.
Dealers will replace the roll gear pin's mounting attachments free of charge. The safety recall began on August 30, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW G 650 X US CHALLENGE, G 650 X US MOTO, G 650 X US COUNTRY
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 1,807
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- G 650 X US CHALLENGE
- G 650 X US MOTO
- G 650 X US COUNTRY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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