Bmw F 650 Gs 2008
Model F 650 Gs made in 2008 by Bmw got 5 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V499000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/01/2008 to 12/10/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 4498 | 05/14/2010 | ODI | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/30/2009 | 12/30/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles manufactured between january 2008 and december 2009. during engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. this air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 13, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V692000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/11/2008 to 07/17/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 509 | 01/15/2009 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/29/2008 | 12/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It is possible for the fasteners to work loose from the sprocket, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V274000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/11/2008 to 03/24/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1916 | 08/30/2010 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/16/2010 | 06/18/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 f650 gs and f 800 gs motorcycles manufactured from september 27, 2007 through march 30, 2009. the drive chains may not have been produced to specification. as a result, over time the drive chain could break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners and dealers will replace the drive chain and sprockets on the affected motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 30, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V496000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/11/2008 to 12/08/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1780 | 01/13/2011 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/18/2010 | 10/18/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain 2008 through 2010 f 650 gs motorcycles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through december 8, 2009. a washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. as a result, over time, a fastener or mutiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A loose brake disc may interfere with proper braking performance and may increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on january 13, 2011. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V693000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/11/2008 to 08/25/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 373 | 01/15/2009 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/29/2008 | 12/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 373 my 2008 f650 gs motorcycles. due to production and assembly tolerances, the length of one or more of the front brake disc fasteners may be insufficient. if the length of a fastener was insufficient, this could result in the fastener not being tightened according to specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happened, the fastener could work loose from its threads. in some cases involving multiple fasteners, the brake disc could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the brake disc fasteners and replace them with new longer fasteners. the recall is expected to begin during january 2009. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TB-00-015-08 | 08/01/2008 | 10030770 | Bmw motorcycle: update of bms kp software to cip 12.0 or greater status. noticed that some f650/f800 gs (k72) motorcycles could display a tendency to stall when coasting or when the clutch is disengaged. no model years listed. * | 11/30/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-61-002-08 | 09/01/2008 | 10029188 | Bmw mc: wiring harness of motorcycles is routed along right hand top rail of frame. weld spatter on frame and/or adverse routing in vicinity of banjo bolt of hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in chafing of the wiring harness. m | 06/24/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| TSB-17-001-09 | 03/01/2009 | 10029624 | Bmw motorcycle: the coolant inlet hose is not compliant with the applicable bmw specifications. engine operation can cause the inlet hose to widen and become correspondingly shorter; overtime this contraction in length can cause the hose to | 07/13/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-00-021-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030825 | Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% | 12/07/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| 13-003-08 | 06/01/2008 | 10026845 | Bmw motorcycle: replacement of fuel-pressure sensor. check of position of protective film (f-800 gs only). *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| SB-61-003-08 | 10/01/2008 | 10028386 | Bmw vehicles: routing abs front wheel speed sensor cable. the wiring harness front wheel speed sensor periphery plug connection is mounted on the fork cover at the bottom. *pe | 03/27/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| SB-61-003-08 | 10/01/2008 | 10028386 | Bmw vehicles: routing abs front wheel speed sensor cable. the wiring harness front wheel speed sensor periphery plug connection is mounted on the fork cover at the bottom. *pe | 03/27/2009 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 13-003-08 | 06/01/2008 | 10026845 | Bmw motorcycle: replacement of fuel-pressure sensor. check of position of protective film (f-800 gs only). *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||||
| SB-61-003-08 | 10/01/2008 | 10028386 | Bmw vehicles: routing abs front wheel speed sensor cable. the wiring harness front wheel speed sensor periphery plug connection is mounted on the fork cover at the bottom. *pe | 03/27/2009 | |