The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V496000·Announced 2010-10-18

BMW Recalls F 650 GS Motorcycles Due to Brake Disc Fastener Issue

BMW is recalling 2008-2010 F 650 GS motorcycles because a washer may interfere with front brake fastener torque, potentially causing the brake disc to loosen and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that may increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2008 through 2010 F 650 GS motorcycles manufactured between January 11, 2008, and December 8, 2009. The recall involves a defect where a washer may interfere with the torque of the front disc brake fasteners.

Over time, this interference could cause one or multiple fasteners to become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose. A loose brake disc may interfere with proper braking performance and may increase the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on January 13, 2011. 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 650 GS, F650 GS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,780

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 650 GS
  • F650 GS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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