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.