Recall 08V693000: 2008 BMW F650GS

Report received

Dec 29, 2008

Manufacturer

Bmw of north america, llc

Potentially affected

373vehicles

Model years

2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Bmw is recalling 373 my 2008 f650 gs motorcycles. Due to production and assembly tolerances, the length of one or more of the front brake disc fasteners may be insufficient. If the length of a fastener was insufficient, this could result in the fastener not being tightened according to specifications.

Possible consequence

If this happened, the fastener could work loose from its threads. In some cases involving multiple fasteners, the brake disc could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the brake disc fasteners and replace them with new longer fasteners. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 BMW F650GS0 complaints