Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V111000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V111000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 744 affected units, WHEEL BEARING, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Bmw is recalling 744 my 2007 g650x challenger and country motorcycles. the motorcycles may have had the wrong circular clip installed on the left hand side of the rear wheel bearing guide. this circlip can rub against a spacer bushing, creating metal shavings which may enter the wheel bearing, causing it to fail and the antilock brake system (abs) may malfunction. this would be indicated by illumination of the abs warning lamp.
Corrective Action
Dealers will check and install a correct circlip, along with a new spacer bushing, wheel bearings, and shaft sealing rings free of charge. the recall began during april 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.