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Recall 10V-274

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2008 to 2009 BMW F650GS and 1 other model: Power train.

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-274
Reported
June 16, 2010
Vehicles affected
1,916 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 f650 gs and f 800 gs motorcycles manufactured from september 27, 2007 through march 30, 2009. The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.

The risk

If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.

The fix

BMW will notify owners and dealers will replace the drive chain and sprockets on the affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 30, 2010. 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