Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 07V151000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2007-04-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V151000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Component
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Vehicles affected
305
Reported to NHTSA
2007-04-03
Owners notified
2007-06-01

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SIDE STAND AND THE FRAME BOTTOM SECTION WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE LOAD-BEARING CAPABILITY OF THE SIDE STAND IS AFFECTED. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE STAND COULD FAIL.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FALL TO THE GROUND AND INJURE A PERSON SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE OR A PERSON NEARBY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRAME BOTTOM SECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW F650 GS2007 2006
BMW F650 GS Dakar2007 2006

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.