BMW F 650 GS problems & recalls

Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2013-2017 f800r and f800gt motorcycles, 2014-2018 r1200gs and r1200gs adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 s1000xr motorcycles and 2015-2017 r1200r and r1200rs, 2008-2012 f650gs, 2008-2018 f800gs, and 2014-2017 f800gs adventure motorcycles. when equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. the aluminum case mounts for the r1200gs and r1200gs adventure may also partially block the reflectors. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. the recall began october 16, 2017. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: Bmw is recalling certain 2008 through 2010 f 650 gs motorcycles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through december 8, 2009. a washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. as a result, over time, a fastener or mutiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.

Risk: A loose brake disc may interfere with proper braking performance and may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on january 13, 2011. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles manufactured between january 2008 and december 2009. during engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. this air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.

Risk: Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 13, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Problem: Bmw is recalling 373 my 2008 f650 gs motorcycles. due to production and assembly tolerances, the length of one or more of the front brake disc fasteners may be insufficient. if the length of a fastener was insufficient, this could result in the fastener not being tightened according to specifications.

Risk: If this happened, the fastener could work loose from its threads. in some cases involving multiple fasteners, the brake disc could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will remove the brake disc fasteners and replace them with new longer fasteners. the recall is expected to begin during january 2009. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Problem: Bmw is recalling 509 my 2008 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles. the tightening of the chain sprocket fasteners may have resulted in various levels of torque being applied.

Risk: It is possible for the fasteners to work loose from the sprocket, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will loosen and inspect the chain sprocket fasteners. those that have been damaged will be replaced. in all cases, the fasteners will be retightened. the recall is expected to begin during january 2009. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Problem: 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: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. this canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. during the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. as a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert.

Risk: The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.