Recall
BMW F650 Gs — 07V151000
NHTSA ID
07V151000
Make
BMW
Model
F650 Gs
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2007-04-03
Component
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Units Affected
305
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SIDE STAND AND THE FRAME BOTTOM SECTION WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE LOAD-BEARING CAPABILITY OF THE SIDE STAND IS AFFECTED. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE STAND COULD FAIL.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FALL TO THE GROUND AND INJURE A PERSON SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE OR A PERSON NEARBY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRAME BOTTOM SECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.