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Recall 08V-693

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2008 BMW F650GS: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-693
Reported
December 29, 2008
Vehicles affected
373 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling 373 my 2008 f650 gs motorcycles. Due to production and assembly tolerances, the length of one or more of the front brake disc fasteners may be insufficient. If the length of a fastener was insufficient, this could result in the fastener not being tightened according to specifications.

The risk

If this happened, the fastener could work loose from its threads. In some cases involving multiple fasteners, the brake disc could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will remove the brake disc fasteners and replace them with new longer fasteners. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. 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 <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles