| Make : BMW | Model : F650 GS DAKAR | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20060623 - 20060831 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V151000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 20070601 | Date Received by ODI: 20070403 | Date Added to Databse: 20070405 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 305 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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