2007 BMW F650 GS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 BMW F650 GS. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the clamping blocks and the top fork bridge were not manufactured according to specifications. consequently, the handlebars might not be held securely in position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
It IS possible for the handlebars to move out of their correct position when the motorcycle IS being maneuvered, or when it IS being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the top fork bridge and both clamping blocks on these motorcycles free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2007. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
On certain motorcycles, the weld between the side stand and the frame bottom section was not positioned properly. the load-bearing capability of the side stand IS affected. as a result, the side stand could fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurred when the motorcycle was parked, the motorcycle could fall to the ground and injure a person sitting on the motorcycle or a person nearby.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new frame bottom section free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2007. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
2007 BMW F650 with scratched side panels and safety defect. Consumer states that the dealer never returned his phone call. He then noticed that the battery was not mounted in the right spot. Serious things could happen if acid were to leak. *kb the consumer discovered the battery was mounted…
2007 BMW F650 with scratched side panels and safety defect. Consumer states that the dealer never returned his phone call. He then noticed that the battery was not mounted in the right spot. Serious things could happen if acid were to leak. *kb the consumer discovered the battery was mounted higher than the his waistline. He also found that the battery was mounted forward when sitting on the motorcycle. The plastic hose which was meant to vent the battery was not connected. The hose was lying forward of the battery compartment and appeared new. the consumer removed the battery and found that two of the cells were filled well above the maximum line. It appeared the battery acid had flowed out of the battery and had coursed through the engine area, down the frame and had dripped on the engine and rear suspension adjustment control. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 BMW F650 GS. while downshifting, the engine shut off and locked up the ABS. the vehicle went into a skid. afterwards, the ABS unlocked and the vehicle restarted. the vehicle has not been diagnosed at this time. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 550.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11009565Roll Pin Return
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10211897The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
- 10205109Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
- 10201169Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
- 10200262The wiring harness of the F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. Weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in the chafing of the wiring harness.
- 10200257The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
- 10193504Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
- 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10149510Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.
- 10147995Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
- 10147915Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
- 10147911Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
- 10030825BMW 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% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
- 10030770BMW motorcycle: update of bms kp software to cip 12.0 or greater status. Noticed that some f650/f800 GS (K72) motorcycles could display a tendency to stall when coasting or when the clutch IS disengaged. No model years listed.
- 10029624BMW motorcycle: the coolant inlet hose IS not compliant with the applicable BMW specifications. Engine operation can cause the inlet hose to widen and become correspondingly shorter; overtime this contraction in length can cause the hose to work back off the water pump nozzle for enough to allow coolant to escape. No model years listed.
- 10029188BMW 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. Model years unknown.
- 10028386BMW 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.
- 10026845BMW motorcycle: replacement of fuel-pressure sensor. Check of position of protective film (F-800 GS only).
- 10026226BMW motorcycle: handlebar fastener loose. May have been fitted with clamping blocks and top fork bridges that the supplier did not manufacture to specification in accordance with the technical drawings.
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