Bmw recall: Power train
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 g 650 x country, g 650 x challenge, and g650 x moto motorcycles manufactured from november 29, 2006 through may 19, 2008. Over time, the roll gear pin's mounting attachment could break.
What could happen
If this occurs, it would be possible for fragments of the attachment to become trapped between the drive chain and the rear sprocket. The rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the roll gear pin's mounting attachments free of charge. The safety recall began on august 30, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw G 650 X Us Challenge 2007
- Bmw G 650 X Us Country 2007–2008
- Bmw G 650 X Us Moto 2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V273000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 16, 2010
- Owners notified
- Aug 30, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,807
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 29, 2006 to May 31, 2007
- Part
- Power train
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.