NHTSA Campaign 02V190000
WHEELS
Issued by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · Reported Jul 23, 2002 · 576 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THIS WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AT THE REAR WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | F650 CS | 2003 | 576 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V190000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.