BMW F650 CS 2003: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V190000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | F650 CS | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-09-10 | 2002-07-23 | 2002-07-26 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-01 - 2002-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 576
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WHEEL COULD DEVELOP A CRACK. OVER TIME, THE CRACK COULD WORSEN TO THE POINT THAT THE WHEEL FAILED AND THE DRIVE BELT DERAILED.
THIS WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AT THE REAR WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR DRIVE BELT WHEEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION "4.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
