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BMW F 650 problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2001–2001: 1 recall campaign and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

2001

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YearRecallsComplaints
200113

What owners complain about (all years)

Fuel System, Gasoline2
Visibility1

Recent recalls

Suspension #01V047000 · 2001 · 1,183 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. under certain riding conditions when the rear brake and the throttle are applied simultaneously, the rear brake caliper support could bend, leading to contact between the brake hose connecting piece on the rear caliper and the swing arm.

Risk: Brake fluid leakage from the caliper could occur, resulting in loss of rear braking capability.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper support and, if it is bent, will replace the swing arm, together with the caliper and brake hose, if necessary. if the support is not bent, it will be reinforced with a plastic block. owner notification began may 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a r

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