NHTSA recall 08V-106 (08V106000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 11, 2008 - about 1,391 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V106000
Also written as: 08V-106
Reported: March 11, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~1,391
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-106 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW G650X Challenge - 2007

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