Recall 00V-267
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2001 BMW F650GS and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-267
- Reported
- September 12, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 417 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. During the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. As a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert.
The risk
The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began september 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-[removed], option #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW F650GS 2001
- BMW F650GS Dakar 2001