NHTSA recall campaign
08V106000
ManufacturerBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCReported2008-03-11Affected1,391 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING 1,391 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGE, COUNTRY, AND MOTO MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION, AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEAK COULD OCCUR EITHER THROUGH THE FABRIC INLAY AT THE END OF THE LINE, OR, THROUGH A CRACK IN THE ACTUAL LINE.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →