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Recall 09V-088

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2009 BMW F800 GS: Power train (axle assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-088
Reported
March 18, 2009
Vehicles affected
754 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling 754 my 2009 f800 gs vehicles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications.

The risk

If the wall thickness was not sufficient, the axle shaft could deform and could break increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the front wheel quick-release axle and replace it with an improved axle free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during june 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners 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