2007 BMW G650X Challenge
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2007 BMW G650X Challenge. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fuel pump will fail and fuel delivery to the engine would cease causing the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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- Fuel system, gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem in the fuel system for the 3RD time. Problem with the brakes too. *Tr
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 BMW g650x challenge. while riding at any speed the motorcycle randomly shuts off and loses all power, including the brake lights. the failure has occurred twice. the contact considers this to be a safety issue because it could cause a rear end crash while traveling at…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 BMW g650x challenge. while riding at any speed the motorcycle randomly shuts off and loses all power, including the brake lights. the failure has occurred twice. the contact considers this to be a safety issue because it could cause a rear end crash while traveling at high speeds. the motorcycle has been towed twice to the BMW dealer and they continue to replace the fuse that has shorted out at the time. they stated that this was the only remedy that could be performed at that moment since the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle IS currently at the dealer. the failure mileage was 700 and current mileage was 830. updated 11-19-08 *bf updated 11/19/08.*jb
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10034672BMW 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 ensures the security of the distributor has to be installed. No model years listed.
- 10033266BMW motorcycle: clutch does not open fully on models with rotax engine. The rotax engines may display the following symptoms after approx. 6000 mi on the clock: the clutch does not open fully; in some cases, the clutch lever cannot be pulled as far as the handle; the clutch control IS stiff. K15, r13/31 (e series). Updated 9/4/14.
- 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.
- 10030824BMW 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 this way could develop leaks soon after customers start using their motorcycles. No model years listed.
- 10026227BMW motorcycle: replacement of fuel line and termination of the engine test run to check the fuel hose campaign. Updated 10/16/08.