BMW Recalls F650 GS and F800 GS Model Motorcycles
January 7, 2010 – 9:04 amBMW is recalling model year 2008 through 2010 F650 GS and F800 GS motorcycles because of an problem where the engine stalls out during operation, potentially resulting in a crash.
When the engine is running, a vacuum is created to draw fresh air into the canister that mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister and combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water could be drawn into the canister as well, causing the engine to stall.
If you are affected by this recall, you should take your motorcycle to the nearest BMW dealer who will install a new hose and route it differently so this does problem no longer occurs.
If you think your new or used motorcycle is defective or are experiencing major problems in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Ohio, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire or Maryland, please contact Kimmel & Silverman at 1-800-LEMON LAW or through our website’s contact us page.
BMW F650 GS Motorcycle
2 Responses to “BMW Recalls F650 GS and F800 GS Model Motorcycles”
So is the recall on the F650GS only for the two cylinder motorcycles? I have a 2009 G650GS. BMW changed the nomenclature in 2009 from F650GS (single) to G650GS. I have about 5000 miles on it and I am having a similar stalling problem. Could it be the same problem? Are the 2009 G650GS included in the recall?
Thanks,
Ted S
Austin, TX
By Ted Sullivan on Feb 22, 2010
Hello Ted, thanks for your question. Unfortunately that specific model is not included in the recall, but we suggest that you get it to your dealer ASAP and make sure you document the problem. If the problem continues, motorcycles are covered by the lemon law in Texas, but it requires 4 repair attempts for the same problem, or 30 days out of service under warranty. Write us back and we can refer to you to a lemon law attorney in Texas who’ll take good care of you.
By admin on Feb 22, 2010