NHTSA recall 10V274000
Power train
BMW F 650 GS and 1 more
Reported Jun 16, 20101,916 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Jan 11, 2008 – Mar 24, 2009
The defect
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.
The risk
If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
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.