Bmw F 650 Gs 2009
Model F 650 Gs made in 2009 by Bmw got 18 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, engine and engine cooling and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2009
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||
| PE09051 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 11/05/2009 | 01/04/2010 | MOTORCYCLE STALLING | 09V499000 | |
| Subject motorcycles may stall when water is drawn into the air intake system through the charcoal canister ventilation hose within the evaporative emission control system.bmw is recalling the subject motorcycles to add a hose that will be routed differently than the existing hose.in addition to the subject motorcycles ((bmw f650, model year 2009), also included in the recall will be model years 2008 and 2010.additionally the f800 model isbeing includedfor model years 2008-2010.with bmw's safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 23815 | 1 | |
| I was traveling on interstate 95 south in maryland near columbia doing approximately 65 mph and had to slow for traffic ahead. i slowed to 50 mph and disengaged the clutch to shift gears and the engine stalled. i was not initially aware that it had stalled due to the general traffic noise. when i engaged the clutch in the lower gear my rear tire skidded and i almost lost control of the bike. then i realized the engine had stalled. i was able to roll start the bike by shifting to yet a lower gear and engaging the clutch rapidly but the engine stalled almost immediately again. i ended up having to dismount the bike in the middle of the highway traffic and (very quickly) push it to the side of the road. i was then able to restart it but it would not idle at all. this was a very dangerous incident that occurred without warning. no warning lights were illuminated on the dash. i'm aware that there is a safety recall for this model bike but when i checked with the dealer about 2months ago they told me that the recall service had already been performed on this bike. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 23815 | ||
| I was traveling on interstate 95 south in maryland near columbia doing approximately 65 mph and had to slow for traffic ahead. i slowed to 50 mph and disengaged the clutch to shift gears and the engine stalled. i was not initially aware that it had stalled due to the general traffic noise. when i engaged the clutch in the lower gear my rear tire skidded and i almost lost control of the bike. then i realized the engine had stalled. i was able to roll start the bike by shifting to yet a lower gear and engaging the clutch rapidly but the engine stalled almost immediately again. i ended up having to dismount the bike in the middle of the highway traffic and (very quickly) push it to the side of the road. i was then able to restart it but it would not idle at all. this was a very dangerous incident that occurred without warning. no warning lights were illuminated on the dash. i'm aware that there is a safety recall for this model bike but when i checked with the dealer about 2months ago they told me that the recall service had already been performed on this bike. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/20/2012 | 7300 | ||
| The motorcycle stalled several times sometimes at a standstill other times while moving. then engine shuts down and then can be restarted a short time later. the most dangerous situation was a stall while moving at 35 miles a hour in heavy traffic. i was very concerned about being hit from behind. the engine appears to be gas starved. temperature outside at time of incident was 80 degrees. after several stalls i have the vehicle towed. | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 23815 | 1 | |
| I was traveling on interstate 95 south in maryland near columbia doing approximately 65 mph and had to slow for traffic ahead. i slowed to 50 mph and disengaged the clutch to shift gears and the engine stalled. i was not initially aware that it had stalled due to the general traffic noise. when i engaged the clutch in the lower gear my rear tire skidded and i almost lost control of the bike. then i realized the engine had stalled. i was able to roll start the bike by shifting to yet a lower gear and engaging the clutch rapidly but the engine stalled almost immediately again. i ended up having to dismount the bike in the middle of the highway traffic and (very quickly) push it to the side of the road. i was then able to restart it but it would not idle at all. this was a very dangerous incident that occurred without warning. no warning lights were illuminated on the dash. i'm aware that there is a safety recall for this model bike but when i checked with the dealer about 2months ago they told me that the recall service had already been performed on this bike. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 23815 | ||
| I was traveling on interstate 95 south in maryland near columbia doing approximately 65 mph and had to slow for traffic ahead. i slowed to 50 mph and disengaged the clutch to shift gears and the engine stalled. i was not initially aware that it had stalled due to the general traffic noise. when i engaged the clutch in the lower gear my rear tire skidded and i almost lost control of the bike. then i realized the engine had stalled. i was able to roll start the bike by shifting to yet a lower gear and engaging the clutch rapidly but the engine stalled almost immediately again. i ended up having to dismount the bike in the middle of the highway traffic and (very quickly) push it to the side of the road. i was then able to restart it but it would not idle at all. this was a very dangerous incident that occurred without warning. no warning lights were illuminated on the dash. i'm aware that there is a safety recall for this model bike but when i checked with the dealer about 2months ago they told me that the recall service had already been performed on this bike. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/25/2010 | 2900 | ||
| This component had failed multiple times on this vehicle (about twice per year) since new. the component that is replaced each time has been the fuel pump controller (small electronic device mounted on top of the fuel tank). i am about to purchase my fourth one. the unit typically fails when ambient temperatures are above 90 | |||