2007 BMW F650 GS Dakar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2007 BMW F650 GS Dakar. Newest first.
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.
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.
- 10204673We have been notified by Showa, the manufacturer of the front forks for the F 650 Dakar model, that one of the four mounting bolts, attaching the fork stabilizer to the fork legs is incorrect
- 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.
- 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.
- 10055281BMW motorcycle: voluntary inspection that affects fuel pump unit of some motorcycles, due to an error at production, and a possibility the non pressurized fuel return port IS blocked and shows no abnormalities in performance. Model f 650 gs/dakar (R13).
- 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.
- 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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