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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 08V106📅 Mar 11, 2008

2007 BMW G650X Challenge & 2007 BMW G650X Country + 1 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

BMW is recalling 1,391 my 2007 G650X Challenge, Country, and Moto motorcycles. The fuel lines may have been damaged during production, and could develop a leak. The leak could occur either through the fabric inlay at the end of the line, or, through a crack in the actual line.

💥 The risk

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines free of charge. The recall began during april 2008. 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
08V106000
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,391
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Owner phone
1-800-831-1117
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 1, 2008
Built
Aug 1, 2006 – Mar 22, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V106 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V106?

2007 BMW G650X Challenge & 2007 BMW G650X Country + 1 more. 1,391 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-831-1117.