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Recall 08V-111

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2007 BMW G650X Challenge and 1 other model: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-111
Reported
March 11, 2008
Vehicles affected
744 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling 744 my 2007 g650x challenger and country motorcycles. The motorcycles may have had the wrong circular clip installed on the left hand side of the rear wheel bearing guide. This circlip can rub against a spacer bushing, creating metal shavings which may enter the wheel bearing, causing it to fail and the antilock brake system (ABS) may malfunction. This would be indicated by illumination of the ABS warning lamp.

The risk

If this happened, the brakes would remain fully available to slow and stop the motorcycle. Depending on traffic and road conditions as well as a rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will check and install a correct circlip, along with a new spacer bushing, wheel bearings, and shaft sealing rings free of charge. The recall began during april 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles