NHTSA recall 10V-496 (10V496000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 18, 2010 - about 1,780 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V496000
Also written as: 10V-496
Reported: October 18, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~1,780
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2008 THROUGH 2010 F 650 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2009. A WASHER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT DISC BRAKE FASTENERS' TORQUE. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME, A FASTENER OR MUTIPLE FASTENERS COULD BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE BRAKE DISC TO BECOME LOOSE.

Why it is dangerous

A LOOSE BRAKE DISC MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-496 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW F 650 GS - 2008, 2009

BMW F650 GS - 2010

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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