NHTSA Recall 07V151000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V151000; Date: Apr. 3, 2007
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 BMW F650 Gs; 2007 BMW F650 Gs; 2006 BMW F650 Gs Dakar; 2007 BMW F650 Gs Dakar
Component: Structure:motorcycle Kickstand/center Stand
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 305
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 1, 2007
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