BMW F 650 GS, F 800 GS: Gasoline

Date

Dec. 29, 2008

Filed by

BMW Of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW F 650 GS (2008); BMW F 800 GS (2008)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline

Description of the defect

BMW is recalling 509 my 2008 F650 GS And F800 GS Motorcycles. The tightening of The chain sprocket fasteners May have resulted in various levels of torque being Applied.

Potentially affected

509

What can happen

It is possible for The fasteners to work loose from The sprocket, increasing The risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will loosen And inspect The chain sprocket fasteners. Those that have been damaged will be replaced. In All cases, The fasteners will be retightened. The recall is expected to begin during January 2009. 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 <a href=HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov>HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov</a> .

Owner notification date

Jan. 15, 2009

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

08V692000

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.