The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V274000·Announced 2010-06-16

BMW Recalls 2008-2009 F 650 GS and F 800 GS Motorcycles

BMW is recalling 2008-2009 F 650 GS and F 800 GS motorcycles because the drive chains may break, potentially causing 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 (drive chain) that could result in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 F 650 GS and F 800 GS motorcycles manufactured between September 27, 2007, and March 30, 2009. The recall involves 1,916 vehicles.

The drive chains on these motorcycles may not have been produced to specification. Over time, the drive chain could break. If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW F 800 GS, F 650 GS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,916

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 (2)

  • F 800 GS
  • F 650 GS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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