2006 BMW F650 GS MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #07V151000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : MOTORCYCLE : KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
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.
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| Motorcycle |
2006 BMW F650 GS |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
6/23/2006 - 8/31/2006 |
| Recalled on |
4/5/2007 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/1/2007 |
| # Affected |
305 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
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View All BMW F650 GS Recalls |
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