Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 BMW F650 GS

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine17,000 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.