BMW G650X Challenge, G650X Country, G650X Moto: Engine

Date

Aug. 15, 2007

Filed by

BMW Of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW G650X Challenge (2007); BMW G650X Country (2007); BMW G650X Moto (2007)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Description of the defect

On certain Motorcycles, a left-Side chain tensioner has been incorrectly installed on The Right Side. As a result, a hex nut, which is used to secure The chain tensioner, is improperly seated against The tensioner.

Potentially affected

173

What can happen

Loosening of The chain tensioner And The rear Wheel Axle May occur. This could lead to a condition in which The motorcycle is unstable, increasing The risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a New Right Side chain tensioner Free of Charge. The recall began on November 13, 2007. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall notes

Customers May also 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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 13, 2007

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

07V367000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.