NHTSA recall 10V274000
Power Train · BMW of North America, LLC
June 16, 2010report date
1,916units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.
Why it matters: If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.
The 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Bmw F 650 Gs, 2009 Bmw F 650 Gs, 2008 Bmw F 800 Gs, 2009 Bmw F 800 Gs.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V274000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.