2006–2007 BMW F650 GS & 2006–2007 BMW F650 GS Dakar recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V151000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 305
- Component
- STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
- Owner phone
- 1-800-831-1117
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 1, 2007
- Built
- Jun 23, 2006 – Aug 31, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may 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.