BMW Recalls F650 GS and F800 GS Model Motorcycles

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:04:57 +0000

BMW 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

BMW Recalls over 2000 K1300 Series Sports Tourers

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:01:03 +0000

BMW USA have released a statement saying poor fuel quality may result in small deposits in the bike’s throttle bodies, which in turn can cause engine problems at low revs. The problem can cause the motor to stutter or stall. It’s reported the problem was discovered during quality control procedures.

The recall notice affects 936 K1300S motorcycles produced between September 11, 2008 and October 13, 2009, and 1,083 K1300GT models produced between Oct. 17, 2008 and Nov. 19, 2009. The recall only affects USA models and not UK models.

BMW issued a recall on these K1300 Series motorcycles.

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BMW Recalls F650 GS and F800 GS Model Motorcycles

BMW Recalls over 2000 K1300 Series Sports Tourers