BMW Motorrad G650: Rear Wheel Bearing May Fail
BMW Motorrad G650 Recall Summary BMW Motorrad is recalling 135 G650 motorcycles because some models have an incorrect circlip on the rear wheel bearing that can wear down and create metal particles. These particles may damage the wheel bearing or cause the ABS warning light to come on, though braking will continue to work. Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals, circlip, and spacing bushing on affected motorcycles.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD G650. Units affected: 135
- Reason
- Some motorcycles left the factory with an incorrect circlip fitted to the left hand side of the wheel bearing guide. It is possible for the circlip to rub against the spacing bushing and the resultant metal particles may penetrate the wheel bearing and cause failure. The metal particles may also cause incorrect ABS sensor signals where the warning lamp will illuminated but the brake will still function. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear wheel bearings seals circlip and spacing bushing.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-11-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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