Component: Engine and Engine Cooling

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4498

Summary: BMW Motorcycles is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 and 2010 F650 GS AND F800 GS Motorcycles manufactured between January 2008 and December 2009.   During engine operation,  a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister.  This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted.  However, due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end pf the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.

Consequence: Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners of the affected recall defects and repair the motorcycles free of charge.  BMW Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented.  The Safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010.   BMW Motorcycle Owners affected by the recall may contact BMW directly at 1-201-307-4000.

Notes: BMW Motorcycle Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 17, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V499
NHTSA Action Number:  PE09051