NHTSA Campaign 07V367000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · Reported Aug 15, 2007 · 173 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A LEFT-SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AS A RESULT, A HEX NUT, WHICH IS USED TO SECURE THE CHAIN TENSIONER, IS IMPROPERLY SEATED AGAINST THE TENSIONER.
Consequence
LOOSENING OF THE CHAIN TENSIONER AND THE REAR WHEEL AXLE MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION IN WHICH THE MOTORCYCLE IS UNSTABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RIGHT SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | G650X CHALLENGE | 2007 | 173 |
| BMW | G650X COUNTRY | 2007 | 173 |
| BMW | G650X MOTO | 2007 | 173 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V367000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.