BMW F 800 GS: Axle assembly

Date

March 18, 2009

Filed by

BMW Of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW F 800 GS (2009)

Component

Power Train › Axle Assembly

Description of the defect

BMW is recalling 754 my 2009 F800 GS Vehicles. The Axle shaft wall thickness May not have been manufactured according to specifications.

Potentially affected

754

What can happen

If The wall thickness was not sufficient, The Axle shaft could deform And could break increasing The risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect The front Wheel Quick-release Axle And replace it with an improved Axle Free of Charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2009. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall notes

Owners 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

June 2, 2009

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

09V088000

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.