NHTSA recall 08V693000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
BMW F 650 GS
Reported Dec 29, 2008373 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Jan 11, 2008 – Aug 25, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.