Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V499000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V499000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 4,498 affected units, CHARCOAL CANISTER VENTILATION HOSE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 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. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 13, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V499000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-12-30T00:00:00

Subject: Charcoal canister ventilation hose

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 4,498

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 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. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 13, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V499000

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Created At: 1742808662

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