NHTSA Campaign 07V151000

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Issued by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · Reported Apr 3, 2007 · 305 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW F650 GS 2006 305
BMW F650 GS 2007 305
BMW F650 GS DAKAR 2006 305
BMW F650 GS DAKAR 2007 305

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V151000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.