NHTSA Safety Recalls
2007 Bmw G650x Challenge Recalls
The 2007 Bmw G650x Challenge has 4 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Bmw G650x Challenge built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
4 recalls on the 2007 Bmw G650x Challenge
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA 07V367000- The defect
- ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A LEFT-SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AS A RESULT, A HEX NUT, WHICH IS USED TO SECURE THE CHAIN TENSIONER, IS IMPROPERLY SEATED AGAINST THE TENSIONER.
- The risk
- LOOSENING OF THE CHAIN TENSIONER AND THE REAR WHEEL AXLE MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION IN WHICH THE MOTORCYCLE IS UNSTABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RIGHT SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA 07V376000- The defect
- ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING SET HAS NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION. THE CONTACTS IN THE PLUG FOR THE FUEL PUMP CAN BREAK.
- The risk
- THE FUEL PUMP WILL FAIL AND FUEL DELIVERY TO THE ENGINE WOULD CEASE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP UNIT WIRING SET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA 08V106000- The defect
- BMW IS RECALLING 1,391 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGE, COUNTRY, AND MOTO MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION, AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEAK COULD OCCUR EITHER THROUGH THE FABRIC INLAY AT THE END OF THE LINE, OR, THROUGH A CRACK IN THE ACTUAL LINE.
- The risk
- FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Reported November 3, 2008 by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA 08V111000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- IF THIS HAPPENED, THE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY AVAILABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS AS WELL AS A RIDER'S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported November 3, 2008 by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2007 Bmw G650x Challenge built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.