NHTSA recall 08V-692 (08V692000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported December 29, 2008 - about 509 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V692000
Also written as: 08V-692
Reported: December 29, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~509
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING 509 MY 2008 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES. THE TIGHTENING OF THE CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN VARIOUS LEVELS OF TORQUE BEING APPLIED.

Why it is dangerous

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FASTENERS TO WORK LOOSE FROM THE SPROCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL LOOSEN AND INSPECT THE CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS. THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED. IN ALL CASES, THE FASTENERS WILL BE RETIGHTENED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. 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-692 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW F 650 GS - 2008

BMW F 800 GS - 2008

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