Bmw G650x Country
Model G650x Country made by Bmw got 4 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2007
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 - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V367000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/20/2007 to 03/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 173 | 11/13/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/15/2007 | 08/17/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, a left-side chain tensioner has been incorrectly installed on the right side. as a result, a hex nut, which is used to secure the chain tensioner, is improperly seated against the tensioner. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loosening of the chain tensioner and the rear wheel axle may occur. this could lead to a condition in which the motorcycle is unstable, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new right side chain tensioner free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V376000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 01/05/2007 to 02/20/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 764 | 10/01/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/22/2007 | 08/22/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump wiring set has not been manufactured according to specification. the contacts in the plug for the fuel pump can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fuel pump will fail and fuel delivery to the engine would cease causing the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel pump unit wiring set free of charge. the recall began on october 1, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V106000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 08/01/2006 to 03/22/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1391 | 04/01/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 03/11/2008 | 03/11/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 1,391 my 2007 g650x challenge, country, and moto motorcycles. the fuel lines may have been damaged during production, and could develop a leak. the leak could occur either through the fabric inlay at the end of the line, or, through a crack in the actual line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines free of charge. the recall began during april 2008. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V111000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 02/20/2007 to 03/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 744 | 04/01/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 03/11/2008 | 03/11/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 744 my 2007 g650x challenger and country motorcycles. the motorcycles may have had the wrong circular clip installed on the left hand side of the rear wheel bearing guide. this circlip can rub against a spacer bushing, creating metal shavings which may enter the wheel bearing, causing it to fail and the antilock brake system (abs) may malfunction. this would be indicated by illumination of the abs warning lamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happened, the brakes would remain fully available to slow and stop the motorcycle. depending on traffic and road conditions as well as a rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check and install a correct circlip, along with a new spacer bushing, wheel bearings, and shaft sealing rings free of charge. the recall began during april 2008. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-13-002-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030824 | Bmw motorcycle: replacement of fuel line and termination of the engine test run to check the fuel hose campaign. in isolated instances, fuel lines suffered incipient damage in the course of the manufacturing process. lines damaged in thi | 12/07/2009 | |
| 13-002-07 | 01/01/2008 | 1300207(055)R | 10026227 | Bmw motorcycle: replacement of fuel line and termination of the engine test run to check the fuel hose campaign. *pe updated 10/16/08. *pe | 10/08/2008 |
| 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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-13-002-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030824 | Bmw motorcycle: replacement of fuel line and termination of the engine test run to check the fuel hose campaign. in isolated instances, fuel lines suffered incipient damage in the course of the manufacturing process. lines damaged in thi | 12/07/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TB-34-003-10 | 07/01/2010 | 10034672 | Bmw motorcycle: repair set for brake pipe distributor bracket. all models (k15) have a brake pipe distributor held by frame mounted bracket just behind the steering head. this frame mounted bracket can develop cracks. a repair set that | 01/03/2011 | |