BMW F650 GS 2006: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Make : BMW | Model : F650 GS | Year : 2006 |
Build Dates : 2006-06-23 - 2006-08-31 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V151000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2007-06-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-04-03 | Date Added to Database: 2007-04-05 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 305 | ||
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 | V Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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. |