Bmw F650gs Dakar
Model F650gs Dakar made by Bmw got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2001
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V267000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/2000 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 417 | 09/21/2000 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 09/12/2000 | 09/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. this canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. during the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. as a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 1300101006 | 02/01/2001 | 620019 | This service bulletin has been issued to give diagnostic information relating to various driveability issues. customers may complain about hesitation, surging and stalling when the engine is operated at low to medium rpm. * | 07/09/2001 | |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||
| PE09026 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/18/2009 | 09/18/2009 | MOTORCYCLE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION | ||
| This pe was opened after nhtsa received 3 voqs concerning alleged front axle separations on certain bmw f650 gs model motorcycles sold for use in the united states (the subject vehicles).complaints involving motorcycles in non-us markets are not counted in this total.after gathering additional information about this subject, we are now aware of four confirmed incidents involving model year 2001-2003 subject vehicles.all four bikes were built before september, 2002.of these, two involve my 2001 bikes and the other two, my's 2002 and 2003, respectively.the incidents occurred in 2002, 2003, and two in 2008.in each instance, the lug fractures are forced fractures rather than fatigue-related.between october 1999 and september, 2002, bmw built approximately 4,300 subject vehicles.after september 12, 2002, all f650gs's were built with reinforced lower fork tubes to reduce, according to bmw,the possibility of any significant fracture that could occur at the fork leg axle lug areaduring a crash.bmw took this action because the subject vehicles are designed for off-road use where crashes (many minor) are common and did not want riders to have to deal with a broken fork as a result.currently, there is no data conclusively establishing that the subject fork lugs are separating before an alleged crash occurs.additionally, the infrequent, sporadic, and random nature of the failures fails to establish a defect trend currently exists.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Foia request any complaints or investigations re 2001 bmw f650gs dakar motorcycle. client injured as a result of a stalling/surging problem, es have no records bike. *bf letter does not reference any type of crash of property damage, only that the consumer was injured. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 2 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Both mirrors fold in at 65 mph. requires taking one hand off handlebar to adjust..very dangerous esp. if on winding road or during windy conditions. it's a design problem that bmw won't correct. *ak | |||