2001 BMW F650
1 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs
01V047000 Feb 23, 2001
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS WHEN THE REAR BRAKE AND THE THROTTLE ARE APPLIED SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORT COULD BEND, LEADING TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE CONNECTING PIECE ON THE REAR CALIPER AND THE SWING ARM.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE CALIPER COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORT AND, IF IT IS BENT, WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM, TOGETHER WITH THE CALIPER AND BRAKE HOSE, IF NECESSARY. IF THE SUPPORT IS NOT BENT, IT WILL BE REINFORCED WITH A PLASTIC BLOCK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 11, 2004
Incident date: Jul 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2002
Incident date: Jul 10, 2001
FAILED OVER 5 TIMES, DEALER CAN'T FIX IT. MOTORCYCLE STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT!. FILING LEMON LAW CLAIM IN NJ SOON!*AK
Crash
2 injured
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
May 20, 2002
BOTH MIRRORS FOLD BACK DUE TO WIND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, REPEATEDLY, RENDERING THEM USELESS. WHILE RIDING YOU CAN REACH UP AND PUSH THEM BACK BUT THEY WILL JUST FOLD BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN. WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE TO ALLOW RIDER TO SEE TRAFFIC FOLLOWING. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 BMW F650
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
MC51142327
Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
SB-00-021-07
Nov 1, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
BMW F650 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW F650 across all model years (2001, 2001).
1
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths