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Semper_Fi
06-21-2010, 07:36 PM
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / F 650 GS 2008-2009

BMW / F 800 GS 2008-2009

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUN 15, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V274000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected:
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
IF THE BROKEN CHAIN BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE FRAME, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY PLAN OR A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

MCMXCIVRS
06-21-2010, 09:15 PM
I dropped mine off at the dealer tonight to get this done tommorrow.

The recall is later coming out in the US, its been out in Europe and Canada for over a month now.

GDW
06-25-2010, 11:22 PM
Took my 800gs for repairs (fan not working) and the deal told me that I needed this recall, cool won't have to clean the chain.

Anyway the guys were on the ball and I had my baby back real fast.

Garry

bikerfish1100
07-21-2010, 09:04 PM
Just had mine done today at 14,750 miles. Included new chain and both sprockets. Thanx BMW! :clap