Recall
BMW F 800 Gs — 09V088000
NHTSA ID
09V088000
Make
BMW
Model
F 800 Gs
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-03-18
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
754
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
BMW IS RECALLING 754 MY 2009 F800 GS VEHICLES. THE AXLE SHAFT WALL THICKNESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
IF THE WALL THICKNESS WAS NOT SUFFICIENT, THE AXLE SHAFT COULD DEFORM AND COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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 1-800-831-1117.