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Recall 01V-047

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2001 BMW F650: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-047
Reported
February 23, 2001
Vehicles affected
1,183 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: motorcycles. Under certain riding conditions when the rear brake and the throttle are applied simultaneously, the rear brake caliper support could bend, leading to contact between the brake hose connecting piece on the rear caliper and the swing arm.

The risk

Brake fluid leakage from the caliper could occur, resulting in loss of rear braking capability.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper support and, if it is bent, will replace the swing arm, together with the caliper and brake hose, if necessary. If the support is not bent, it will be reinforced with a plastic block. Owner notification began may 10, 2001. 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 #4.

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles